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📦 Ingots and monocrystalline crystals of germanium, each classifiable as unwrought goods under the terms of additional U.S. note to section XV of the tariff schedule and containing 99.999 percent by weight of germanium (provided for in subheading 8112.92.60), the foregoing other than ingots of germanium, unwrought, each weighing 0.5 kg or more but less than 2 kg
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United States to Cayman Islands Trade Analysis for Ingots and monocrystalline crystals of germanium, each classifiable as unwrought goods under the terms of additional U.S. note to section XV of the tariff schedule and containing 99.999 percent by weight of germanium (provided for in subheading 8112.92.60), the foregoing other than ingots of germanium, unwrought, each weighing 0.5 kg or more but less than 2 kg

Detailed tariff information for Ingots and monocrystalline crystals of germanium, each classifiable as unwrought goods under the terms of additional U.S. note to section XV of the tariff schedule and containing 99.999 percent by weight of germanium (provided for in subheading 8112.92.60), the foregoing other than ingots of germanium, unwrought, each weighing 0.5 kg or more but less than 2 kg imports

Ingots and monocrystalline crystals of germanium, each classifiable as unwrought goods under the terms of additional U.S. note to section XV of the tariff schedule and containing 99.999 percent by weight of germanium (provided for in subheading 8112.92.60), the foregoing other than ingots of germanium, unwrought, each weighing 0.5 kg or more but less than 2 kg Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0% (Duty-Free)
Effective January 1, 2023
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Trade Volume

Value
Not Available
Year
2023
Trend
Data on specific trade volume for germanium ingots and monocrystalline crystals between the United States and Cayman Islands is limited due to the niche nature of the product and lack of publicly detailed statistics.

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable to imports from countries with trade agreements or under generalized system of preferences (GSP), if applicable. The United States may not qualify for special preferences with the Cayman Islands.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Increases Import Scrutiny on Germanium Products from Cayman Islands
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced heightened scrutiny on imports of germanium ingots and monocrystalline crystals (HS 8112.92.60) from the Cayman Islands due to concerns over compliance with purity standards and origin declarations.
2023-10-15
Impact: This could lead to delays in clearance and potential increases in import costs for U.S. buyers of germanium products from the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Islands Exporter Faces Tariff Classification Dispute Over Germanium Ingots
A major exporter in the Cayman Islands is under investigation by U.S. authorities for potential misclassification of germanium ingots under HS 8112.92.60, which may affect trade volumes of unwrought germanium products.
2023-09-22
Impact: Pending resolution, this dispute may reduce the export volume of germanium products to the U.S. and increase legal costs for exporters.
U.S. and Cayman Islands Discuss Trade Agreement on High-Purity Germanium
Bilateral talks between the U.S. and Cayman Islands focused on facilitating trade of high-purity germanium (99.999% by weight) under HS 8112.92.60, aiming to streamline export documentation and verification processes.
2023-08-30
Impact: If successful, this could lower trade barriers and boost the import of germanium crystals and ingots to the U.S. from the Cayman Islands.
Policy Updates
U.S. Updates Tariff Classification Guidelines for Germanium Products
The U.S. International Trade Commission has revised guidelines for the classification of unwrought germanium under HS 8112.92.60, specifying stricter documentation for purity levels and weight ranges (excluding ingots of 0.5 kg to 2 kg) to ensure accurate tariff application.
Date: 2023-10-01