Radiation-Hardened Camera Tube
A radiation-hardened camera tube with a photocathode designed to withstand total radiation doses exceeding 50 kGy without performance degradation, for use in space and satellite television cameras. It falls under tariff item 8540.20.00 as a television camera tube, even though complete radiation-hardened cameras are classified under subheading 8525.82, because this is a standalone tube.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a complete radiation-hardened television camera
Complete cameras with radiation-hardened features are classified under subheading 8525.82.
If imported as a replacement part without the photocathode
Parts of television camera tubes are classified separately under 8540.99.
If used in radiation detection equipment for medical or industrial use
Parts of radiation apparatus are classified in Chapter 90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide radiation test reports or certification to demonstrate the tube's radiation-hardened characteristics, as CBSA may verify this for classification
• Ensure the tube is declared as a component, not a complete camera, to avoid misclassification under 8525.82
• If the tube is for use in a spacecraft, check if export controls or permits are required beyond customs
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