8540.20.20.80/Plumbicon Television Camera Tube/Japan

Plumbicon Television Camera Tube from Japan

The Plumbicon is a specialized lead oxide photoconductive television camera tube used in broadcast studio cameras for high-quality image capture. It functions as a photocathode tube converting light into electrical signals via a cathode-ray mechanism, falling under HTS 8540.20.20.80 as a cathode-ray tube for television cameras, distinct from consumer color picture tubes.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed technical specs confirming photocathode and cathode-ray functionality to justify 8540.20 classification over general picture tubes

• Include end-use documentation showing incorporation into professional TV cameras to prevent reclassification as consumer electronics parts

• Ensure radiation shielding certifications if applicable, as high-spec variants may qualify for 8525.82 alternatives