Tube Cathode Assembly Station

Workstation that assembles cathodes and grids inside glass envelopes before final sealing for electronic tubes. HTS 8475.10.00.00 covers all stages of tube assembly 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.

8479.71.00.00Same rate: 35%

If injection molding of plastic tube components

Plastic part forming excludes glass envelope assembly.

8462.29.00Higher: 39.4% vs 35%

If bending cathode wires

Wireworking machines separate from tube assembly.

8543.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If finished cathodes/electrodes

Electrical machinery parts classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cathode material (tungsten/thoriated) and grid spacing specs required

Vacuum bake-out process documentation

Precision jig specifications for electrode alignment

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