Xenon Flashtube Trigger Tube from China
High-voltage gas tubes triggering xenon flashtubes in high-intensity strobe lighting. HTS 8540.89.00 covers these as other gas-filled tubes initiating capacitive discharge through gas ionization.
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
• Capacitor discharge voltage rating and rise time specs required
• High-voltage standoff capability documented for safety clearance
• Separate from complete photographic equipment under 8513