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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in the form of waste or scrap
Waste and scrap germanium is separately classified from unwrought or primary forms.
If processed into semiconductor components like diodes
Fabricated semiconductor devices shift from Chapter 81 metals to Chapter 85 electrical machinery.
If chemically compounded, e.g., germanium dioxide
Inorganic chemical compounds of germanium fall under Chapter 28 rather than the base metal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificates from suppliers to confirm classification as germanium under Chapter 81, avoiding reclassification as alloys
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) due to germanium's toxicity; ensure proper hazardous material declarations
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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.
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.
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.