Radiation-Hardened Sony FCB-ER8530 Industrial Camera from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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