Radiation-Hardened Camera Tube from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• 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