Sony Trinitron KV-27FS100 CRT TV/VCR Combo from Japan
A 27-inch color cathode-ray tube monitor with built-in VHS video recorder, featuring a single picture tube for direct viewing and a video display diagonal of 68.58 cm. It falls under HTS 8528.49.35.00 as a non-high definition CRT monitor exceeding 35.56 cm that incorporates video recording apparatus, designed for consumer use with TV tuner and VCR functionality.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the video display diagonal exceeds 35.56 cm using the maximum straight line across the visible faceplate per US notes to ensure proper classification
• Document the built-in video recording apparatus (e.g
• VHS mechanism) with technical specs to avoid reclassification as plain monitor under 8528.42