Color Vidicon Camera Tube

A color Vidicon tube serves as the imaging device in vintage television cameras, using a photoconductive target to produce color video signals through sequential color filtering. Classified under HTS 8540.20.20.40 due to its color cathode-ray design specifically for television camera applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

8540.20.20Same rate: 41%

If monochrome version without color capability

Lacks color designation, falls under non-color photocathode tubes.

8525.89.30.00Lower: 35% vs 41%

If assembled into complete digital video camera

Finished cameras classified under 8525, not component tubes.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 41%

If considered other electrical machinery component

Broad catch-all if not specifically identifiable as camera tube.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide phosphor coating specs and photocathode details to substantiate color TV camera tube status

Ensure marking complies with HTS requirements for vacuum tubes