Plumbicon Television Camera Tube from Germany
The Plumbicon is a specialized television camera tube using a lead oxide photoconductive target for high-quality broadcast video imaging. It falls under HTS 8540.20.4000 as a television camera tube, distinct from modern digital sensors, featuring photocathode technology for electron conversion. Primarily used in professional studio cameras before CCD dominance.
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 8540.20 definitions for television camera tubes; obtain manufacturer's technical datasheets for customs
• Ensure radiation shielding declarations if high-speed variant
• Common pitfall: confusing with digital sensors under 8525