Vidicon Camera Tube from China
Vidicon tubes are photoconductive cathode-ray tubes historically used in closed-circuit TV and early video cameras for reliable imaging in security systems. They feature a photocathode layer scanned by an electron beam to generate video signals. Classified under HTS 8540.20.20 as television camera tubes per the thermionic/photocathode heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide historical application evidence (CCTV specs) to distinguish from monochrome picture tubes
• Ensure no phosphor coating suitable for direct viewing, confirming camera tube status
• Declare vacuum integrity test results to prevent hazardous material classification issues