Newvicon Camera Tube from Japan
Newvicon tubes improve on plumbicon technology with new photoconductive layers for enhanced color TV camera performance. HTS 8540.20.20.80 covers these as other cathode-ray tubes for television cameras, excluding consumer display types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Color fidelity test reports distinguish from monochrome tubes potentially under different stats
• Ensure magnetic shielding specs documented for studio camera compatibility
• Bulk imports require lot traceability to prevent counterfeiting issues