CdS Cadmium Sulfide Photocell
Cadmium sulfide photoconductive cell for light-activated switches and exposure meters. Traditional photosensitive semiconductor under HTS 8541.49.95.00. Slow response excludes modern sensor categories.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If complete switch assembly with photocell
Light-activated switches containing photocells classified as complete switches.
If spectrophotometer detector component
Integrated into complete spectral instruments shifts to Chapter 90.
If other electrical apparatus photosensor
Multi-function electrical devices containing photocells go to 8543.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Cadmium content declarations required under environmental regulations
• Legacy device specs prevent modern sensor misclassification
• Bulk packaging common; verify quantity declarations match HTS statistical units
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