Germanium Metal Scrap from Mexico
Recycled germanium scrap from manufacturing trimmings and rejects, containing at least 50% germanium content, used for remelting into new ingots. It qualifies under HTS 8112.92.65.00 as germanium waste and scrap, separate from clean unwrought metal. This supports the circular economy in semiconductor production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Submit assay certificates detailing germanium recovery yield to justify scrap valuation and avoid duties on full metal content
• Segregate scrap types in shipping manifests to prevent mixing with hazardous germanium tetrachloride residues
• Watch for anti-dumping duties if sourced from non-market economies; check Commerce Department scopes