Amorphous Germanium Dioxide Glass from Mexico

Vitreous GeO2 used in specialty optical fibers. Still pure germanium oxide under HTS 2825.60.00; glass form doesn't change chemical classification.

Duty Rate — Mexico → 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

Refractive index measurement (nD=1.607) confirms pure GeO2 glass identity

Distinguish from Chapter 70 optical glass via chemical purity documentation

Hydroxyl (OH) content specification critical for fiber optic grade