Technical Grade Zirconium Dioxide
Technical grade zirconium dioxide is an industrial ZrO2 powder derived from zircon sand, used in refractories. It is a chemically defined compound of zirconium and oxygen, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1 despite lower purity. It is classified under tariff item 2825.60.00 as zirconium dioxide.
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 product is still in the form of zirconium ore or concentrate
Zirconium ores and concentrates are classified in Chapter 26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is predominantly ZrO2 and not a zirconium silicate or ore
• If the product contains significant impurities, it may not meet the chemical definition
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the ZrO2 content
Related Products under Tariff item 2825.60.00
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.
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.