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Medical Endoscope Camera Tube

A medical endoscope camera tube is a miniaturized cathode-ray tube used in medical endoscope television cameras for internal imaging during procedures. Its compact photocathode design fits fiber-optic bundles, making it a television camera tube under this tariff item despite its medical application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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9018.90.10Same rate: Free

If imported as part of a complete medical endoscope

Complete medical devices fall under Chapter 90.

8540.91.10Same rate: Free

If imported as a spare part

Parts of cathode-ray tubes are classified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare the tube as a television camera tube, not as medical equipment, since it is a component

• Provide documentation on its use in endoscope cameras to support classification

• Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations if imported for medical use

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