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Germanium Dioxide Hydrated (Germanic Acid) from Japan

Hydrated germanium dioxide, or germanic acid (H2GeO3), used in fiber optics and catalysts. Falls under HTS 2811.19.61.90 as other inorganic germanium oxyacid.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Purity certificate to confirm hydrate vs. 2825.60 germanium oxides

Controlled substance checks for optics end-use