High-Purity Germanium Bar
Rectangular germanium bar refined to 99.9999% purity for slicing into wafers. Falls under HTS 8112.99.10.00 as unwrought germanium bars. Critical for detector-grade semiconductors in astrophysics and security.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 4.4% | +25.0% | 29.4% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 4.4% | โ | 4.4% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 4.4% | โ | 4.4% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 4.4% | โ | 4.4% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 4.4% | โ | 4.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fabricated into integrated circuits
Processed ICs including germanium shift to Chapter 85 electronics.
If off-spec or production trimmings
Waste/scrap germanium has its own subheading.
If in radiation detector form
Finished X-ray/gamma detectors classify under instruments in Chapter 90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Submit third-party assay certificates confirming germanium dominance per alloy note
โข For detector use, note ITAR/EAR implications even for raw material
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Polycrystalline Germanium Ingot
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