Color Vidicon Camera Tube from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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