TWTA-Qualified CW Klystron Amplifier
This CW klystron amplifier is designed for high-power RF amplification in satellite ground station transmitters, operating at X-band frequencies (8-12 GHz) with output power exceeding 10 kW. As a klystron microwave tube, it falls under tariff item 8540.79.00 for 'Other' microwave tubes, excluding grid-controlled tubes.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the klystron is classified under 8540.79.00 as a microwave tube
• Provide detailed specifications on frequency and power to the CBSA
• Verify if any satellite communication licenses are required for the end-use
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Canon 7KVA-2 Klystron
The Canon 7KVA-2 is a high-power CW klystron used in particle accelerator injection systems, including medical linear accelerators and research facilities. As a klystron microwave tube, it falls under tariff item 8540.79.00 for 'Other' microwave tubes, excluding grid-controlled tubes.
Canon CNK-50H Industrial Klystron
The Canon CNK-50H is a high-power klystron microwave tube generating 50 kW at 2.45 GHz, specifically designed for industrial RF plasma processing in semiconductor manufacturing. As a klystron, it falls under the 'Other' category of microwave tubes, excluding grid-controlled tubes, which is covered by tariff item 8540.79.00.
Communications & Power Industries VZS-1203 Magnetron
The Communications & Power Industries VZS-1203 is a frequency-agile magnetron for L-band radar applications in weather monitoring and air traffic control. As a magnetron, it is a microwave tube that falls under tariff item 8540.79.00 for 'Other' microwave tubes, excluding grid-controlled tubes.
CPI TMD VKS-8262B S-Band Klystron
The CPI TMD VKS-8262B is a pulsed klystron delivering 7.5 MW at 2.9 GHz, used in air traffic control primary surveillance radars. As a klystron microwave tube, it is classified under tariff item 8540.79.00 for 'Other' microwave tubes, excluding grid-controlled tubes.
CPI TMD VTS-2703 Traveling Wave Tube
The CPI TMD VTS-2703 is a high-power traveling wave tube (TWT) amplifier used in satellite ground stations for RF signal amplification in Ka-band communications. As a microwave tube, it falls under tariff item 8540.79.00 for 'Other' microwave tubes, excluding grid-controlled tubes.
Kompfner Multiple-Beam Klystron MKC-1
The Kompfner Multiple-Beam Klystron MKC-1 is a historical prototype (or modern replica) used for research, producing high gain at S-band frequencies. As a klystron microwave tube, it falls under tariff item 8540.79.00 for 'Other' microwave tubes, excluding grid-controlled tubes.