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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Radiation tolerance certification (>50k Gy silicon) mandatory; NASA/DoD end-use statements often required
• Differentiate from digital rad-hard cameras