Thales THKX50 Ku-Band Klystron from Germany
Thales THKX50 klystron provides 50 kW CW power at 13.75-14.5 GHz for Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite uplinks in broadband internet services. HTS 8540.79.10.00 applies as it is a klystron microwave tube for high-power RF transmission, distinct from magnetrons or TWTs. Used in commercial telecom ground stations.
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
• Ensure CE marking for EU-origin klystrons; document end-use as commercial telecom to avoid military tariffs
• Calibrate frequency bands in customs declaration for accurate subheading