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
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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