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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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