Germanium Chloride Hydroxide

Germanium chloride hydroxide used in fiber optics and IR lenses. Classed in HTS 2827.49.5000.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	5.5%	—	5.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	5.5%	—	5.5%
🇨🇦Canada	5.5%	—	5.5%
🇩🇪Germany	5.5%	—	5.5%
🇯🇵Japan	5.5%	—	5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2827.39.30.00Higher: 42.4% vs 5.5%

If pure germanium chloride

Hydroxide differentiation.

9001.90.40.00Higher: 37.5% vs 5.5%

If optical element form

Chapter exclusion to 9001.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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