CO2 Laser Gas Discharge Tube from Germany
CO2 laser tubes use high-pressure CO2-N2-He gas mixture for 10.6μm infrared laser output in material processing. The RF or DC excited gas discharge classifies as vapor electron tube under HTS 8540.89.0020.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Gas recirculation system specs distinguish sealed vs. flowing gas types
• RF coupling or electrode configuration docs prevent misclassification
• Water cooling jacket integration affects complete machine status