InGaAs Photodiode Wafer
Indium Gallium Arsenide wafer of unmounted photosensitive transistor dice for near-infrared detection. Under 8541.49.70.40 for its raw wafer form used in fiber optic and spectroscopy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mounted in optical instrument filters
Optical elements assembled with photosensitive chips classify under 9002 for lenses and filters.
If LED chips rather than photosensitive detectors
Light-emitting diodes, even unmounted, go to 8541.40, distinct from light-detecting photosensitive devices.
If spent or waste semiconductor wafers
Non-usable wafers from testing classify as electrical waste under 8548/8549 notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare hazardous material status if containing Arsenide compounds per DOT regulations
• Obtain BIS licenses for telecom-grade InGaAs due to export control lists
• Use nitrogen-purged shipping to prevent oxidation of wafer surfaces
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