Radiation-Hardened Sony FCB-ER8530 Industrial Camera from China
This Sony FCB-ER8530 is a radiation-hardened digital camera designed for operation in high-radiation environments, capable of withstanding at least 50 x 10^3 Gy (silicon) total radiation dose without degradation. It incorporates specialized shielding and components for use in nuclear facilities and space applications. Classified under HTS 8525.82 as a radiation-tolerant television/digital camera per subheading note 2.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer radiation tolerance test data (TID ≥50k Gy silicon) and shielding specs to prove classification under subheading note 2
• Include end-use statements for nuclear/space applications; avoid retail packaging to prevent misclassification as general cameras