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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully ground and polished into lens
Finished optical elements of any material go to Chapter 90, regardless of germanium base.
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
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Cadmium Sputtering Target
A high-purity cadmium disc used in physical vapor deposition for thin-film coating in electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8112.99.9100 as an article of cadmium, a base metal listed in this heading, distinct from waste or scrap.
Indium Foil for Thermal Interface
Thin indium foil sheets applied between heat-generating components and heatsinks in electronics for superior thermal conductivity. Classified as an article of indium under HTS 8112.99.9100.
Gallium Metal Beads
Spherical gallium beads used in research and calibration of analytical instruments due to low melting point. HTS 8112.99.9100 covers these as articles of gallium, excluding waste.
Niobium Crucible
High-temperature niobium crucible for melting reactive metals in vacuum furnaces. As a fabricated article of niobium (columbium), it is under HTS 8112.99.9100.
Vanadium Evaporation Boat
Small vanadium boat-shaped container for vacuum evaporation of thin films in semiconductor production. Classified under HTS 8112.99.9100 as vanadium article.
Hafnium Powder Compact
Pressed and sintered hafnium powder into disc form for nuclear reactor control components. HTS 8112.99.9100 for hafnium articles beyond waste.