Zone-Refined Germanium Rod from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
4.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document zone-refining process logs to prove unwrought status versus finished rod products
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to prevent oxidation, with certificates for customs inspection
• Confirm REACH compliance for EU-sourced material if transshipping to the US