Image Orthicon Camera Tube from Germany
An Image Orthicon camera tube is a photocathode-based vacuum tube used in early high-sensitivity television cameras for live broadcasts and studio production. It multiplies low-light electrons to produce intensified images, falling squarely under the tariff item for television camera tubes and other photocathode tubes.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure the tube is declared as a television camera tube under 8540.20.00, not as a general cathode-ray tube
• Provide technical documentation showing photocathode operation to avoid reclassification
• Verify if the tube contains hazardous materials (e.g
• lead) requiring special handling declarations