Electron Bombardment Phosphor Tube from China
EBP tube using UV photocathode to generate photoelectrons accelerated onto P46 phosphor screen for cooled IR detection below 77K. Provides high gain (>1000) for astronomical applications. HTS 8540.89.00.60 covers this specialized light-sensing configuration.
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
• Phosphor screen efficiency curves required for light conversion verification
• Cryogenic compatibility specs for liquid nitrogen operation
• ITAR controls apply to space-qualified versions