Vintage Arcade CRT Monitor Subassembly
An incomplete color CRT monitor subassembly for vintage arcade machine restoration, including video processing/sync boards, deflection circuitry, audio amp, and switch-mode power supply, but without the picture tube. This item is classified under tariff item 8528.49.00 as other cathode-ray tube monitors, as it is a monitor assembly without a display tube.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the switch-mode power supply is imported separately
The power supply alone would be classified as a static converter under heading 85.04.
If the video processing boards are imported separately without the monitor housing
Individual electronic boards may be classified as other electrical machines and apparatus under heading 85.43.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the subassembly is clearly described as incomplete without a picture tube to avoid misclassification
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