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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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