Plumbicon Television Camera Tube from Germany
The Plumbicon is a specialized cathode-ray tube used in professional broadcast television cameras for superior image quality and low-light performance. It functions as a photocathode tube converting light into electrical signals via electron scanning. This falls under HTS 8540.20.20 as a television camera tube, distinct from standard display CRTs.
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
• Verify tube specifications match subheading notes for television camera tubes to avoid reclassification as general CRTs
• Include detailed technical datasheets and end-use certificates proving camera application, not display use
• Check for radiation emission compliance (FCC Part 15) as photocathode tubes may require safety testing