Compaq Portable 386 with Built-in CRT from Japan
The Compaq Portable 386 is a luggable PC with an integrated 9-inch amber monochrome CRT for displaying processed data outputs. Classified under HTS 8471.50.0110 as a processing unit housing a CRT output unit, it was used for portable computing in the late 1980s. Its design combines CPU, storage, and CRT in one chassis for coded data processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.79.0125%Semiconductor articles as provided for in subdivisions (a) and (b) of U.S. note 39 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document the integrated nature of the CRT with service manuals to prevent misclassification as separate input/output units
• Check for hazardous materials in CRT (e.g
• phosphor coatings) and comply with Basel Convention rules for import
• Use HTS explanatory notes to justify why it qualifies as a complete processing unit, not a monitor alone