Image Orthicon Camera Tube from Mexico
The image orthicon is a low-light sensitive photocathode tube used in vintage broadcast television cameras, featuring electron multiplication for superior sensitivity. It qualifies under HTS 8540.20.20.80 as an 'other' television camera tube with cathode-ray scanning, separate from receiver picture tubes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• For museum/retrofit imports, provide provenance documentation to avoid commercial use scrutiny
• Test for vacuum integrity pre-shipment; leaks cause customs rejection as 'spent' under 8549 notes
• Pair with compatible power supply certifications to demonstrate complete camera tube function