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Xenon Flashtube Trigger Tube from China

Small gas-filled tube providing high-voltage trigger pulse for xenon flashtubes in photography/strobe lighting. HTS 8540.89.00.80 for other gas-filled tubes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

High-voltage capacitor discharge specifications required

Distinguish from camera flash units (8516.60) by component status

Studio lighting assemblies classify under 9405 or 8539