Vidicon Camera Tube from Germany
Vidicon tubes are photoconductive vacuum tubes used in early closed-circuit television (CCTV) and industrial camera systems for converting optical images to video signals. Classified under HTS 8540.20.20.80 as 'other' cathode-ray tubes specifically for television camera applications, excluding consumer TV receiver tubes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit manufacturer datasheets specifying antimony trisulfide photocathode to distinguish from phosphor-coated display CRTs
• Declare intended use in camera systems; bulk shipments risk scrutiny for monitor tube misclassification
• Age-related import restrictions may apply for legacy tubes—verify RoHS compliance for modern variants