Geiger-Mueller Counter Tube from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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