Deuterium Stabilized Gas Laser Tube

Deuterium gas laser tubes provide stable UV output for spectroscopy using gas discharge excitation. The sealed tube contains deuterium at low pressure, classifying as a gas electron tube under HTS 8540.89.0020 despite laser application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9013.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If when imported as complete laser assembly for retail

Complete lasers classify under optical instruments, not tubes.

8541Lower: 10% vs 38.7%

If photosensitive rather than electron tube function

Light-sensitive tubes have separate semiconductor classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from solid-state lasers; provide gas discharge excitation documentation

Declare optical output wavelength to avoid optical element misclassification

ITAR/EAR review needed for spectroscopy applications

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