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U.S. imports of television camera tubes, image converters and intensifiers, and other photocathode tubes (HS 854020) totaled $5.3M in June 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Television Camera Tubes, Image Converters and Intensifiers, and Other Photocathode Tubes paid $684K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $5.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Television Camera Tubes, Image Converters and Intensifiers, and Other Photocathode Tubes imports of $5.3M in June 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Image intensifier and converter tubes under this heading are critical components in night-vision systems, scientific instrumentation, and high-speed imaging, placing them at the intersection of commercial electronics and defense-related export-control regimes. The US schedule covers color TV camera tubes (8540202040), non-color camera tubes (8540202080), and image intensifier and converter devices (8540204000), with classification turning on the tube's function rather than its end-use application. Japan and China lead US import supply, with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria also notable sources—a supplier mix that reflects both high-volume commercial production and specialized European precision manufacturing. Importers of image intensifier tubes should assess whether the specific device triggers Export Administration Regulations or ITAR controls, which can affect re-export and end-user documentation requirements.
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Certain image intensifier and converter tubes are controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) depending on their performance specifications. Importers and re-exporters should screen each device against the Commerce Control List and the US Munitions List before shipment, and consult a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to determine whether an import or export license is required.
TV camera tubes (8540202040 for color, 8540202080 for non-color) convert optical images into electronic signals for transmission or recording, while image intensifiers and converters (8540204000) amplify low-light optical images without necessarily producing an electronic output signal. The functional distinction—signal generation versus optical amplification—is the key classification criterion, and technical datasheets should be retained to support the chosen tariff line.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8540204000 | TV CAMERA, IMAGE INTENSIFIER & CONVERTERS, NESOI | $5.1M | 12.46% | 98.60% | $638K |
| 8540202080 | TV CAMERA, CATHODE RAY TUBES, OTHER THAN COLOR | $182K | 25.09% | 68.56% | $46K |
| 8540202040 | TV CAMERA, CATHODE RAY TUBES, COLOR | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8540204000 | TV CAMERA, IMAGE INTENSIFIER & CONVERTERS, NESOI | $20.7M |
| 8540202000 | CATHODE RAY TV & OTHER PHOTOCATHODE TUBES | $108K |
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $4.5M | $9.6M | +$5.0M |
| Virginia | -- | $9.6M | +$9.6M |
| New Hampshire | $62K | $686K | +$624K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON, DC | $2K | $9.3M | +$9.3M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $4.6M | $1.1M | -$3.5M |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | -- | $5.2M | +$5.2M |