Industrial Germanium Dioxide for Fiber Optics from China
Bulk germanium dioxide (GeO2) used to dope silica preforms for single-mode optical fibres in telecommunications. This chemically defined germanium oxide is classified under tariff item 2825.60.00.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- HC
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 GeO2 is not pre-mixed with silica or other dopants, as that could change classification
• Provide documentation showing the product's use in fibre optics to the CBSA
• Check if the product qualifies for any tariff preference under trade agreements