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Germanium Dioxide (GeO2) Crystals from Germany

Synthetic germanium dioxide crystals used in fiber optics production. Falls under HTS 2825.60.00 as a chemically defined germanium oxide per Chapter 28 notes.

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

• Include spectroscopic analysis confirming GeO2 purity above 99% for proper heading classification

• Check for export controls on high-purity germanium compounds due to strategic material status

• Declare exact crystal form and size to distinguish from doped semiconductor forms