</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Silicon Intensifier Target Camera Tube from Germany

SIT tubes use silicon targets with electron beam intensification for extremely low-light television camera applications like astronomy. Classified in HTS 8540.20.20.80 as other cathode-ray television camera tubes with photocathode elements.

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

Astronomical end-use letters prevent industrial reclassification under machine vision codes

Quantum efficiency specs mandatory to distinguish from display CRT phosphor tubes

Cleanroom packaging required; contamination voids photocathode warranty and classification

Silicon Intensifier Target Camera Tube from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8540.20.20.80