Monocrystalline Germanium Rod
A single-crystal germanium rod produced via Czochralski method, serving as feedstock for infrared optics and transistors. Classified under HTS 8112.99.10.00 as germanium in unwrought rod form. It is valued for its uniform crystal structure essential in high-tech applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further processed into optical elements like lenses
Finished optical germanium windows classify under glass and glassware in Chapter 70.
If recovered from manufacturing rejects
Scrap or waste forms are distinctly provided for separately in the tariff.
If imported as high-purity doped semiconductor material
Doped preparations for semiconductor fab may fall under chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide spectrometry reports proving germanium content >99% to prevent alloy misclassification per Chapter 81 notes
• Comply with REACH-like regulations for trace impurities; declare as non-hazardous if purified
Related Products under HTS 8112.99.10.00
Germanium Metal Powder
Fine germanium powder (particle size 10-100 microns) used in sputtering targets and alloying applications. HTS 8112.99.10.00 covers this as germanium in powdered unwrought form. High purity ensures minimal contamination in thin-film deposition.
Polycrystalline Germanium Ingot
A high-purity polycrystalline germanium ingot used primarily as raw material for semiconductor production. It falls under HTS 8112.99.10.00 as unwrought germanium, distinct from refined forms or fabricated articles. Purity levels typically exceed 99.99% to meet industry standards for electronics.
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.
Germanium Zone-Refined Stick
Ultra-pure germanium stick produced by zone refining for fiber optic preforms. Classified as germanium under HTS 8112.99.10.00 in stick form. Achieves impurity levels below 1ppb for telecom applications.