U.S. imports of germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (HS 282560) totaled $20.6M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGermanium dioxide (2825600010) is a critical material for fiber-optic preforms, infrared optics, and polymerization catalysts, while zirconium dioxide (2825600020) โ also known as zirconia โ is valued for its high-temperature stability in advanced ceramics, dental prosthetics, and thermal barrier coatings. Germanium is a US-designated critical mineral, and imports of germanium compounds from China may face export-licensing restrictions imposed by China, adding supply-chain risk. Canada and China are the leading US import sources under this heading. Importers should distinguish carefully between the two chemically distinct commodities at the 10-digit level.
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Germanium is a US-designated critical mineral with limited domestic production, and China โ a major processing hub โ has imposed export-licensing controls on germanium compounds, creating potential supply disruptions for fiber-optic and infrared optics manufacturers.
The US schedule provides separate 10-digit lines for germanium dioxide (2825600010), zirconium dioxide (2825600020), and other germanium oxides not elsewhere specified (2825600050), allowing distinct duty and statistical treatment for these commercially unrelated materials.
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Imports
$20.6M
from 11 countries ยท YTD: $68.2M
Exports
$3.0M
Deficit of $17.6M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $17.6M (net importer)
YTD: $68.2M imported (April 2026)
66 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
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