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Mica Vacuum Tube Spacers

Stamped mica washers and spacers insulating electrodes in vacuum tubes for radios and amplifiers. HTS 6814.90.00.00 applies to these worked mica electronic insulators.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+37.5%40.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8543Lower: 12.5% vs 40.1%

If parts of vacuum electron tubes

Mica components integral to finished vacuum tubes classify under heading 8543.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide tube assembly diagrams showing spacer function without constituting complete tubes

• Declare as 'other mica articles' explicitly on commercial invoice

• Avoid sets with metal pins; complete assemblies shift to Chapter 85