Electronic Tube Sealing Machine

Precision equipment that fuses glass envelopes around vacuum tube electrodes and semiconductor elements under controlled atmospheres. HTS 8475.10.00.00 specifically covers such assembly machines for electronic tubes in glass envelopes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8475.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If parts/accessories of lamp assembly machines

Machine components classify under parts heading, not complete machines.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If other semiconductor processing ovens

Thermal processing without mechanical assembly shifts classification.

7011.10.10.00Same rate: 35%

If glass envelope production only

Quartz glass envelopes classify as glassware if not assembly machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Atmosphere control specs (vacuum/argon) must be documented for tube classification

Include glass-to-metal seal technology descriptions

Avoid declaring as general glass working without electronic component assembly

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