Storage Tube Memory Device from Canada

Electrostatic vacuum tube storing binary data as charge patterns on dielectric surface, read/written by electron beam. Rare computer memory technology classified under HTS 8540.89.00.80 as other tubes.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

Historical artifact declaration may qualify for duty-free museum entry (9705)

Prove functionality vs scrap status to avoid 8549 classification

Documentation must show electron beam addressing vs solid-state memory

Storage Tube Memory Device from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8540.89.00.80