Cesium Iodide Photocathode Tube from China
CsI(Tl)-coupled vacuum photocathode tube for soft X-ray detection in plasma physics experiments, featuring reflective photocathode geometry for 150-1200eV photons. Provides quantum efficiency >20% at 6keV. HTS 8540.89.00.60 classification for specialized light/X-ray sensing tube.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• X-ray attenuation specs distinguish from pure visible light sensors
• DOE/NASA end-user statements for fusion research applications
• UHV bakeout temperature ratings for accelerator compatibility