Color Vidicon Camera Tube from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide phosphor coating specs and photocathode details to substantiate color TV camera tube status
• Ensure marking complies with HTS requirements for vacuum tubes