Fluorescent Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) Clock Panel
A digital clock panel using vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) technology to show time and alarm status in commercial settings. The VFD produces bright blue-green digits through electric discharge, ensuring visibility in various lighting conditions. This product is classified as electric visual signalling apparatus under tariff item 8531.80.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the primary function is timekeeping rather than signalling
Time of day recording apparatus and clocks are classified in Chapter 91 when the signalling function is secondary.
If the display uses liquid crystal or LED technology instead of vacuum fluorescent
Indicator panels with LCD or LED displays are specifically provided for in heading 85.31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish the product from clocks of Chapter 91; if the primary function is timekeeping rather than signalling, reclassification may occur
• Provide evidence of the signalling function, such as alarm or status indication, to support the classification
• Check if the clock panel is part of a larger appliance, which may affect the applicable tariff item
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