Recovered Germanium Flake

Flake-form germanium recovered from production waste, suitable for remelting without extensive reprocessing. Classed as waste and scrap under HTS 8112.92.65.00 for other germanium. Lowers costs in fiber optics recycling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.4%+25.0%29.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.4%โ€”4.4%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.4%โ€”4.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.4%โ€”4.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.4%โ€”4.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

8112.92.30Lower: 25% vs 29.4%

If hafnium waste

Metal-specific subheadings.

8548.00.00.00Higher: 35% vs 29.4%

If electrical scrap

Chapter 85 for waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Assay for contaminants affecting value

โ€ข Separate from alloyed scrap

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High-Purity Germanium Ingot

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Polycrystalline Germanium Bar

An unwrought bar of polycrystalline germanium metal, typically 99.999% pure, serving as raw material for fiber optic preforms and detector production. Classified under HTS 8112.92.65.00 as other unwrought germanium, distinct from powders or scrap. Its irregular shape qualifies it as unwrought for downstream fabrication.

Germanium Metal Scrap

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Zone-Refined Germanium Rod

A high-purity germanium rod produced via zone refining, with impurity levels below 1 ppb, ideal for substrate material in electronics. Falls under HTS 8112.92.65.00 as other unwrought germanium, as it remains in basic rod form prior to slicing. This process enhances its use in sensitive optoelectronic applications.

Germanium Evaporation Pellet

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Unwrought Germanium Chunk

Irregular chunks of refined germanium metal from electrolysis, purity around 99.99%, used directly for alloying or remelting. Under HTS 8112.92.65.00 as other unwrought germanium, encompassing non-standard shapes. Provides cost-effective raw material for advanced materials research.