Teledyne e2v CPM240 Magnetron from China
Cooker/pulsed magnetron for S-band maritime radar systems. Classified HTS 8540.79.2000 as other microwave tube (magnetron), providing reliable microwave power generation for marine navigation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maritime Safety Committee type approval often required; declare exact frequency band
• Test for vacuum integrity certificates
• Pitfall: radar set classification if includes mounting hardware