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
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
• 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