Radiation-Hardened Camera Tube from Japan
Radiation-hardened photocathode tubes withstand >50k Gy without degradation for space/satellite television cameras. While related to 8525.82, standalone tubes classify under HTS 8540.20.4000 as other television camera tubes. Critical for aerospace imaging.
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
• Radiation tolerance certification (>50k Gy silicon) mandatory; NASA/DoD end-use statements often required
• Differentiate from digital rad-hard cameras