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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Purity certificate to confirm hydrate vs. 2825.60 germanium oxides
• Controlled substance checks for optics end-use