Geiger-Mueller Counter Tube from Germany
Geiger-Mueller tubes detect ionizing radiation through gas ionization avalanche in a cylindrical gas volume. Essential for radiation monitoring, they classify as gas electron tubes under HTS 8540.89.0020.
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
• Specify fill gas (helium/neon mix typical) and operating voltage plateau
• NRC import license may be required for radiation detection equipment
• Dead time and efficiency specs help establish detector function