Germanium Dioxide Hydrate (GeO2·H2O)

Hydrated form of germanium dioxide used in chemical synthesis. HTS 2825.60.00 includes germanium oxides in all hydration states as chemically defined compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2825.90Lower: 13.7% vs 28.7%

If classified as germanium hydroxide rather than oxide

Hydrated forms exceeding certain water content may be hydroxides.

2842.90Lower: 13.3% vs 28.7%

If forming complex salts with metals

Chapter notes specify metal salt complexes go to heading 2842.

2833.29Lower: 13.7% vs 28.7%

If containing significant vanadate impurities

Mixed metal oxides with vanadium classify under specific vanadates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) proving hydrate decomposition to pure GeO2 required

Label precisely as 'germanium dioxide monohydrate' avoiding generic 'oxide hydrate' terms

Distinguish from germanium hydroxides which may classify differently