Hydrogen Thyratron Switching Tube from Germany
Gas-filled switching tube using hydrogen for fast high-power pulse generation in radar and pulsed power systems. Covered by HTS 8540.89.00.80 as other gas-filled tubes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• High-voltage safety data sheets required; specify peak voltage/current ratings
• Defense applications need munitions list review for ITAR classification
• Avoid reclassification as ignitron (8540.71) by documenting hydrogen fill