Germanium Hydride from Canada
Germane (GeH4) is a colorless, pyrophoric gas for semiconductor vapor deposition. Classified as an other inorganic acid of nonmetal germanium in HTS 2811.19.61, fitting Chapter 28 for pure hydrides. Excludes doped forms.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Ship in Monel cylinders only (UN2193) with auto-ignition safeguards
• Require 99.999% purity analysis via GC-MS
• Limit quantities to research needs for easier permitting