Industrial Germanium Dioxide for Fiber Optics from Germany
Bulk GeO2 used to dope silica preforms for single-mode optical fibers in telecom. Specifically classified as germanium dioxide under HTS 2825.60.00.10. Enhances core refractive index in fiber manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bulk shipments require railcar certifications; test for chloride impurities affecting fiber; declare volume for containerized import