Germanium Master Alloy Ingot from Japan
Germanium master alloy ingots are unwrought ingots with minor elements for adjusting compositions in metallurgy, still predominantly germanium at over 99% purity. They are classified under tariff item 8112.92.00 as unwrought germanium, per Chapter 81 notes allowing less than 99% but with germanium as the dominant base metal. These ingots are used in specialized metallurgical applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure germanium predominates by weight over each other element to qualify as an alloy under the chapter notes
• Provide a breakdown of the alloy composition and the purpose of the minor elements
• Verify that the ingots are unwrought and not further processed