Vidicon Camera Tube from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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