High-Purity Germanium Dioxide
High-purity germanium dioxide is a chemically defined inorganic compound used in the production of germanium metal and optical fibers. It is a pure 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.
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 |
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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).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is germanium metal, not the oxide
Germanium metal is classified in Chapter 81, not Chapter 28.
If the product is in the form of wafers or discs for electronics
Chapter 28 Note 8 excludes such forms, which are classified in heading 38.18.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain a certificate of analysis to prove the product is chemically defined and free of organic impurities
• If the germanium dioxide is intended for reduction to germanium metal, note that the metal itself is classified in Chapter 81
• Check whether the product contains any stabilisers; only those necessary for preservation are allowed under Chapter 28
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