Germanium Dioxide Glass Precursor from Germany
Germanium dioxide glass precursor is GeO2 used to dope silica glass in the production of optical fibers. It is a chemically defined inorganic oxide of germanium, meeting the scope of Chapter 28 as a metal oxide. It is classified under tariff item 2825.60.00 as germanium oxide.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2825. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is sold as a pure oxide powder, not as a preform or fibre, which would be classified elsewhere
• Document the chemical purity to confirm it is not a prepared additive
• If the product is mixed with other dopants, it may fall under Chapter 38 as a prepared chemical product