Vidicon Camera Tube

PbO vidicon photoconductive target tube for analog television cameras featuring Sb2S3 photoconductor layer sensitive to 400-700nm visible spectrum. Provides 700-line resolution for broadcast applications. HTS 8540.89.00.60 classification for legacy light-sensing camera tubes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8529.90.29Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If television receiver specified parts

Vidicon tubes designed for TV cameras fall under specific TV parts subheadings.

8525.89.50Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If complete with camera electronics

Assembled camera heads with vidicon tubes classify under digital cameras.

9011.90.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If for cine cameras

Film camera pickup tubes classify under compound optical microscope parts.

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