Return Beam Vidicon RBV Tube

Return Beam Vidicon (RBV) tubes are specialized CRTs used in satellite and aerial television cameras for high-resolution remote sensing imagery. The electron beam returns to scan the target for enhanced signal. Falls under HTS 8540.20.20 as television camera tubes with photocathode technology.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

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9015.80Lower: 10% vs 41%

If for airborne geophysical survey cameras

Survey instruments have dedicated optical/airborne headings in Chapter 90.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 41%

If considered other electrical machines for signal processing

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