Sony VPL-VW1000ES HD CRT Video Projector with DVR from Japan
High-definition color projector featuring a cathode-ray tube (CRT) display system and built-in digital video recorder for playback of recorded content. It meets the chapter's 'high definition' criteria with a screen aspect ratio of 16:9 and over 700 scanning lines capability. Classified under 8528.69.2560 due to its incorporation of video recording/reproducing apparatus within a CRT-based projector not featuring TV reception.
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
• ,Document video recording apparatus integration with FCC certifications and user manuals to demonstrate it lacks TV tuner/reception functions
• Beware flat-panel misclassification; inspect for actual CRT technology as substitutes may fall under 8528.59