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Argon Ion Gas Laser Tube from Japan

Argon ion laser tubes generate blue-green laser light through electrical discharge in argon gas, used in scientific research and holography. Classified as gas-filled electron tubes under HTS 8540.89.0020 based on tube construction.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Technical specs must confirm gas discharge mechanism vs. diode-pumped

• Power supply requirements documentation helps establish tube function

• Avoid declaring as 'laser pointer' which changes retail classification