Electron guns; radio frequency (RF) interaction structures for microwave tubes of subheadings 8540.71 through 8540.79, inclusive
Thermionic, cold cathode or photocathode tubes (for example, vacuum or vapor or gas filled tubes, mercury arc rectifying tubes, cathode-ray tubes, television camera tubes); parts thereof: > Parts: > Other: > Electron guns; radio frequency (RF) interaction structures for microwave tubes of subheadings 8540.71 through 8540.79, inclusive
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8540.99.40.00
CRT Television Electron Gun Assembly
This electron gun assembly is a key component of cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions, generating and accelerating electron beams to strike the phosphor screen for image display. It falls under HTS 8540.99.4000 as a part specifically designed for thermionic cathode-ray tubes in subheading 8540.71. Used in legacy TV manufacturing and repair.
Microwave Magnetron Electron Gun
Electron gun designed for magnetron microwave tubes used in radar and cooking appliances, emitting electrons into the RF interaction space. Classified under HTS 8540.99.4000 as an RF interaction structure component for microwave tubes of 8540.71-8540.79. Critical for high-power RF generation.
Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) RF Interaction Structure
RF interaction structure (helix assembly) for traveling wave tubes used in satellite communications and high-frequency amplifiers. Falls under HTS 8540.99.4000 as specified for microwave tubes in 8540.71-8540.79. Enables electron beam interaction for RF signal amplification.
Klystron Tube Electron Gun
Precision electron gun for klystron microwave tubes used in particle accelerators and broadcasting transmitters. HTS 8540.99.4000 covers it as a component for microwave tubes under 8540.71-79. Features high-voltage cathode for focused beam emission.
Oscilloscope Cathode-Ray Tube Electron Gun
Electron gun for high-speed oscilloscope CRTs, providing precise beam deflection for waveform display. Classified in HTS 8540.99.4000 as CRT part under thermionic tubes. Used in test and measurement equipment.
Radar Magnetron RF Interaction Helix
Helix structure for RF interaction in radar magnetron tubes, facilitating microwave generation. HTS 8540.99.4000 applies as RF structure for 8540.71 microwave tubes. Essential for military and aviation radar systems.
High-Voltage Television Camera Tube Electron Gun
Electron gun for television camera tubes (vidicons), accelerating electrons for image sensing. Under HTS 8540.99.4000 as CRT part for imaging tubes in 8540.71. Used in broadcast and industrial cameras.
Industrial X-Ray Tube Electron Gun
Electron gun component for industrial X-ray tubes generating beams for non-destructive testing. HTS 8540.99.4000 as thermionic tube part. High-stability design for material inspection applications.
Satellite TWT Amplifier Electron Gun
Specialized electron gun for traveling wave tube amplifiers in satellite transponders. Covered by HTS 8540.99.4000 for microwave tube RF structures/components. Radiation-tolerant design for space environment.
Broadcast Transmitter Klystron RF Structure
RF cavity interaction structure for high-power klystrons in TV/radio broadcast transmitters. HTS 8540.99.4000 for microwave tube components in 8540.71-79. Enables multi-megawatt RF output.