Image Orthicon Camera Tube from Japan
The Image Orthicon Camera Tube is a high-sensitivity photocathode tube that was widely used in early television cameras for live broadcasts and studio production. It multiplies low-light electrons to produce intensified imaging, making it a classic example of a television camera tube under tariff item 8540.20.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the tube is classified as a television camera tube, not a display tube, to avoid misclassification
• Provide technical documentation showing photocathode operation
• Verify if the tube qualifies for duty-free treatment under trade agreements