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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