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Vacuum Tube Exhaust Station

Station that evacuates air from glass envelopes and seals vacuum tubes containing electronic filaments and semiconductors. HTS 8475.10.00.00 includes such specialized assembly equipment for electronic tubes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8414.10.00.00Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If vacuum pumps as separate units

Pumps and compressors classify separately from assembly stations.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If semiconductor vacuum processing

Semiconductor-specific vacuum equipment has dedicated provisions.

8475.21.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If hot glass working without electronic assembly

General glass production machinery excludes tube assembly.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Vacuum pump specifications and getter material handling docs essential

• Demonstrate integration with full tube assembly line