Sony Trinitron KV-27FS100 CRT Television Picture Tube
This is a 27-inch color cathode-ray television picture tube from Sony's Trinitron series, with a video display diagonal of approximately 55 cm. It features a shadow mask and phosphor-coated screen for high-resolution standard-definition display. It falls under this tariff item as a color cathode-ray television picture tube that is not high definition and not for projection receivers.
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 tube is high definition with a video display diagonal not exceeding 35.56 cm
High-definition tubes with smaller diagonals are classified separately.
If the tube is high definition with a video display diagonal exceeding 35.56 cm
High-definition tubes with larger diagonals are classified separately.
If the tube is for non-projection television receivers with a diagonal not exceeding 35.56 cm
Non-high-definition tubes for direct-view TVs with smaller diagonals are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the tube does not meet high-definition criteria (aspect ratio 16:9 or more than 700 scanning lines)
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