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Plumbicon Television Camera Tube from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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