Spark Gap Protective Tube from Japan
Gas-filled tube providing overvoltage protection by controlled spark discharge between electrodes. Used in telecom/power systems. HTS 8540.89.00.80 as other gas-filled tubes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• UL/CSA safety certifications mandatory for electrical protection devices
• Specify breakdown voltage and gas fill to avoid semiconductor arrester classification
• Tower lightning protection systems classify under 8538.90