Sony Trinitron CRT Neck Assembly
Sony Trinitron CRT neck assemblies contain the electron gun structure that generates and directs electron beams onto the phosphor screen to create images. These assemblies are classified under tariff item 8540.99.90 as parts of cathode-ray tubes.
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 neck assembly includes a complete electron gun
Electron guns are specifically provided for in subheading 8540.91.
If the assembly is for a microwave tube
Electron guns for microwave tubes are classified under subheading 8540.99.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the neck assembly as a part of the CRT, not as a complete tube
• Provide documentation showing it is a subassembly for a specific CRT model
• Verify if the assembly contains any components that might require separate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 8540.99.90
CRT Deflection Yoke Holder
This holder is used for mounting deflection yokes on CRT necks, aligning magnetic fields for electron beam scanning. It is a part of a cathode-ray tube, but it is not an electron gun or an RF interaction structure. Therefore, it falls under this tariff item as 'other' parts.
CRT Internal Magnetic Shielding
This mu-metal internal shielding sheet is placed between the CRT electron gun and deflection area to prevent external magnetic interference. It is a part of a cathode-ray tube, but it is not an electron gun or an RF interaction structure. Thus, it is classified under this tariff item as 'other' parts.
CRT Neck Extender Sleeve
This precision glass or ceramic sleeve extends the CRT neck for custom electron gun positioning in specialized applications, such as medical and scientific CRTs. It is a part of a cathode-ray tube, but it is not an electron gun or an RF interaction structure. Therefore, it falls under this tariff item as 'other' parts.
CRT Purity Glass Sample Disc
This small glass disc with phosphor coating is used during CRT manufacturing to check glass purity and contamination levels. It is a part of a cathode-ray tube, but it is not an electron gun or an RF interaction structure. Thus, it is classified under this tariff item as 'other' parts.
CRT Socket with Pin Contacts
This ceramic base socket with 19-pin gold-plated contacts is used for CRT neck board connections, providing filament and grid power. It is a part of a cathode-ray tube, but it is not an electron gun or an RF interaction structure. Therefore, it falls under this tariff item as 'other' parts.
CRT Spacer Band Tooling
CRT spacer band tooling consists of specialized bands used during the manufacturing of cathode-ray tubes to maintain precise glass-to-glass spacing before frit sealing. These reusable tools are essential for high-volume tube production and are classified as parts of cathode-ray tubes under tariff item 8540.99.90.