Radiation-Hardened Camera Tube from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Radiation tolerance certification (>50k Gy silicon) mandatory; NASA/DoD end-use statements often required
• Differentiate from digital rad-hard cameras