Germanium Evaporation Pellet from Japan
Small, unwrought pellets of high-purity germanium designed for vacuum evaporation in thin-film deposition processes. Classified under HTS 8112.92.65.00 as other unwrought germanium, not qualifying as powder due to larger size. Essential for coating optical components and solar cells.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify pellet dimensions in invoices to distinguish from powders under 8112.92.60
• Include end-use statements for thin-film applications to support valuation
• Test for surface contaminants that could trigger chemical classification