High-Purity Germanium(IV) Oxide

Laboratory-grade GeO2 used in optical glass manufacturing. HTS 2825.60.00 covers chemically defined germanium oxides meeting Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.7%β€”3.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.7%β€”3.7%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2805.30.00Lower: 5% vs 28.7%

If elemental germanium rather than oxide

Pure chemical elements classify in heading 2805, separate from oxides.

3824Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If prepared with organic solvents for lab use

Solvent-added chemicals become preparations under 3824 per exclusions.

9001.90.40Higher: 35% vs 28.7%

If fabricated into optical elements

Finished optical components shift from raw chemicals to Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ CAS number 1310-53-8 must match import documentation for GeO2 verification

β€’ Trace metal analysis certificate prevents reclassification as impure mixtures

β€’ Distinguish from metallic germanium (HTS 2805.30) via oxidation state documentation