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Germanium Lens Blank

A polished germanium wafer used as a blank for infrared optical lenses in thermal imaging devices. Falls under HTS 8112.99.9100 as an article of germanium, not a finished optical element or waste.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+25.0%29%
🇲🇽Mexico4%4%
🇨🇦Canada4%4%
🇩🇪Germany4%4%
🇯🇵Japan4%4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9002.20Lower: 10% vs 29%

If fully ground and polished into lens

Finished optical elements of any material go to Chapter 90, regardless of germanium base.

7116.20Lower: 10% vs 29%

If mounted in jewelry setting

Articles of precious/semiprecious stones or metals shift to Chapter 71 if for ornamental use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include spectrometry report proving germanium content to distinguish from alloys

Label as 'optical blank' not 'lens' to prevent shift to Chapter 90 optics

Comply with ITAR if for defense-related thermal imaging applications