Hydrated Germanium Dioxide from Germany
Hydrated GeO2, often as GeO2·H2O, serves as an intermediate in germanium refining. It is included under HTS 2825.60.00.50 as other germanium oxides, treated as chemically defined hydroxides/oxides.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify water content in invoices to classify correctly as hydrated oxide vs anhydrous
• Ensure stability testing for moisture-sensitive shipments
• Cross-check against Chapter 28 Note 2 for no organic content