Monocrystalline Germanium Rod from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• 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