HS Code Subheading

Tubes; microwave, magnetrons, excluding grid-controlled tubes

8540.71 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 854071

This HS code specifically covers magnetrons, which are a type of microwave tube used to generate high-power microwave radiation. Their primary application is in microwave ovens, but they are also critical components in radar systems, industrial heating, and medical equipment. The international trade of magnetrons is significant, driven by the global manufacturing of consumer appliances and defense systems. Major importers include appliance manufacturers, defense contractors, and industrial equipment producers. Exporters are typically countries with strong electronics manufacturing bases and expertise in vacuum tube technology. Key considerations include power output, frequency stability, lifespan, and cost-effectiveness for consumer applications, while military applications demand extreme reliability and specific performance under harsh conditions. The market is mature for consumer-grade magnetrons but highly specialized for industrial and military variants.

Products Under This Code

Microwave oven magnetrons, Radar system magnetrons, Industrial heating magnetrons, Medical therapy magnetrons, High-power pulsed magnetrons, Continuous wave magnetrons, Sputtering magnetrons

Real World Examples

Panasonic 2M210 (microwave oven magnetron), Samsung OM75P (microwave oven magnetron), LG 2M214 (microwave oven magnetron), Raytheon QK624 (radar magnetron), Toshiba 2M253 (microwave oven magnetron)

Common Misclassification

This code is specific to magnetrons. It should not be confused with other microwave tubes like klystrons (854079) or complete microwave ovens (851650) or radar apparatus (852610), as 854071 is only the magnetron component.

Products Classified Under 8540.71

Magnetron tubeMicrowave magnetron

Related Codes

8540.11 Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour 8540.12 Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, monochrome 8540.20 Tubes; television camera tubes, image converters and intensifiers, other photo-cathode tubes 8540.40 Tubes; data/graphic display tubes, monochrome; data/graphic display tubes, colour, with a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4mm 8540.60 Tubes; cathode ray, n.e.c. in heading no. 8540 8540.79 Tubes; microwave (for example klystrons, travelling wave tubes, carlinotrons), excluding magnetrons and grid-controlled tubes 8540.81 Valves and tubes; receiver or amplifier 8540.89 Valves and tubes; n.e.c. in heading no. 8540 8540.91 Tubes; parts of cathode-ray tubes 8540.99 Valves and tubes; parts of the valves and tubes of heading no. 8540, excluding parts of cathode-ray tubes

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China is a dominant producer and exporter of magnetrons, especially for consumer applications, while Japan, the USA, and European countries also play significant roles in specialized and high-power variants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 854071?

HS code 854071 covers: Tubes; microwave, magnetrons, excluding grid-controlled tubes. This HS code specifically covers magnetrons, which are a type of microwave tube used to generate high-power microwave radiation. Their primary application is in microwave ovens, but they are also critical components in radar systems, industrial heating, and medical equipment. The international trade of magnetrons is significant, driven by the global manufacturing of consumer appliances and defense systems. Major importers include appliance manufacturers, defense contractors, and industrial equipment producers. Exporters are typically countries with strong electronics manufacturing bases and expertise in vacuum tube technology. Key considerations include power output, frequency stability, lifespan, and cost-effectiveness for consumer applications, while military applications demand extreme reliability and specific performance under harsh conditions. The market is mature for consumer-grade magnetrons but highly specialized for industrial and military variants.

What products fall under HS code 854071?

Microwave oven magnetrons, Radar system magnetrons, Industrial heating magnetrons, Medical therapy magnetrons, High-power pulsed magnetrons, Continuous wave magnetrons, Sputtering magnetrons

What are common misclassifications for HS code 854071?

This code is specific to magnetrons. It should not be confused with other microwave tubes like klystrons (854079) or complete microwave ovens (851650) or radar apparatus (852610), as 854071 is only the magnetron component.

How is HS code 854071 structured?

HS code 854071 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (40) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (71) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.