Germanium Dioxide (GeO2) Crystals from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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