Amorphous Germanium Dioxide Glass from United States
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.
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Import Tips
• 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