Amorphous Germanium Dioxide Glass
Amorphous germanium dioxide glass, also known as vitreous GeO2, is a pure form of germanium oxide used in the production of specialty optical fibers. Despite its glassy physical state, it remains a chemically defined compound of germanium and oxygen, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1. It is classified under tariff item 2825.60.00 as a germanium oxide.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the glass is shaped as optical fibers or fiber bundles
Optical fibers are classified in Chapter 90, not as chemical compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure germanium dioxide without added stabilizers or dopants that could alter its classification
• Declare the chemical composition and purity on the commercial invoice to support the tariff classification
• If the glass is in the form of optical elements, consider whether heading 90.01 applies
Related Products under Tariff item 2825.60.00
Calcined Zirconia from Zircon
Calcined zirconia produced from zircon feedstock via thermal plasma dissociation is a chemically defined zirconium dioxide. After calcination, it meets the purity and chemical definition criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1. It is classified under tariff item 2825.60.00 as zirconium dioxide.
Electronic Grade Germanium Dioxide
Electronic grade germanium dioxide is an ultra-high purity form of GeO2 used as a doping source in semiconductor manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined compound of germanium and oxygen, satisfying Chapter 28 Note 1. It falls under tariff item 2825.60.00 as a germanium oxide.
Germanium Dioxide (GeO2) Crystals
Synthetic germanium dioxide crystals are chemically defined germanium oxide used in fiber optics production. The crystalline form does not change the chemical identity of the compound, which meets Chapter 28 Note 1. They are classified under tariff item 2825.60.00 as germanium oxides.
Germanium Dioxide Hydrate (GeO2·H2O)
Germanium dioxide hydrate (GeO2·H2O) is a hydrated form of germanium oxide used in chemical synthesis. It is a chemically defined compound of germanium, oxygen, and water, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1. It is classified under tariff item 2825.60.00 as a germanium oxide.
Germanium Oxide Sputtering Target Material
Germanium oxide sputtering target material is a pure GeO2 powder used for thin film deposition. The powder form is a chemically defined germanium oxide, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1. It is classified under tariff item 2825.60.00 as a germanium oxide.
High-Purity Germanium(IV) Oxide
High-purity germanium(IV) oxide is a laboratory-grade GeO2 used in optical glass manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined compound of germanium and oxygen, satisfying Chapter 28 Note 1. It falls under tariff item 2825.60.00 as a germanium oxide.