Russia suspends import duty on germanium

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 31 May 06 - Russia has imposed a temporary zero import duty on germanium.

The zero duty applies to germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide (customs code TN VED 2825 60 000 0), unprocessed germanium and powders (TN VED 8112 30 200 0) and germanium waste and scrap (TB VED 8112 30 400 0), says a government resolution (No. 314 dated May 27).Asian Metal Copyright The zero duty applies to germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide customs code TN VED 2825 60 000 0, unprocessed germanium and powders TN VED 8112 30 200 0 and germanium waste and scrap TB VED 8112 30 400 0, says a government resolution No.Asian Metal Copyright

The duty is ordinarily 5%. The zero duty will be valid for nine months and enters into effect a month after its official publication.