HS Code Subheading

Valves and tubes; n.e.c. in heading no. 8540

8540.89 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 854089

This 'not elsewhere specified' category within heading 8540 covers various specialized electronic valves and tubes that do not fit into more specific subheadings like cathode-ray tubes or microwave oven magnetrons. This can include vacuum tubes for industrial applications, scientific instruments, high-power radio frequency transmitters, or even niche audio equipment. Trade in these items is often specialized, catering to industrial manufacturers, research institutions, and specific vintage electronics markets. Exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in electronics and specialized components, such as Japan, Germany, and the USA. Importers are often businesses requiring replacement parts for legacy systems or components for new, highly specialized equipment. Key trade considerations include specific technical specifications, reliability, and compliance with industrial standards, reflecting a niche but critical segment of the electronics trade.

Products Under This Code

Thyratrons, Ignitrons, Magnetrons (non-microwave oven), Klystrons (non-microwave oven), Traveling wave tubes (TWTs) (non-microwave oven), Geiger-Müller tubes, Photomultiplier tubes

Real World Examples

Hamamatsu R647P Photomultiplier Tube, Eimac 3CX1500A7 Power Triode, Siemens RQR 12/20 Thyratron, L3Harris TWTs (specialized), Philips X-ray tubes (industrial)

Common Misclassification

This is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when a tube could fit a more specific 8540 subheading (e.g., 854071 for microwave oven magnetrons) but is incorrectly placed here. It's crucial to ensure the tube isn't a cathode-ray tube (854040) or a microwave tube for ovens (854071).

Products Classified Under 8540.89

Gas discharge tubeThyratron

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 8540.71 Tubes; microwave, magnetrons, excluding grid-controlled tubes 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 8540.91 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

Japan, Germany, and the USA are key exporters, with significant imports by the USA, China, and various European countries for industrial and scientific applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 854089?

HS code 854089 covers: Valves and tubes; n.e.c. in heading no. 8540. This 'not elsewhere specified' category within heading 8540 covers various specialized electronic valves and tubes that do not fit into more specific subheadings like cathode-ray tubes or microwave oven magnetrons. This can include vacuum tubes for industrial applications, scientific instruments, high-power radio frequency transmitters, or even niche audio equipment. Trade in these items is often specialized, catering to industrial manufacturers, research institutions, and specific vintage electronics markets. Exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in electronics and specialized components, such as Japan, Germany, and the USA. Importers are often businesses requiring replacement parts for legacy systems or components for new, highly specialized equipment. Key trade considerations include specific technical specifications, reliability, and compliance with industrial standards, reflecting a niche but critical segment of the electronics trade.

What products fall under HS code 854089?

Thyratrons, Ignitrons, Magnetrons (non-microwave oven), Klystrons (non-microwave oven), Traveling wave tubes (TWTs) (non-microwave oven), Geiger-Müller tubes, Photomultiplier tubes

What are common misclassifications for HS code 854089?

This is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when a tube could fit a more specific 8540 subheading (e.g., 854071 for microwave oven magnetrons) but is incorrectly placed here. It's crucial to ensure the tube isn't a cathode-ray tube (854040) or a microwave tube for ovens (854071).

How is HS code 854089 structured?

HS code 854089 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.