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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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