Sony Trinitron KV-32FS100 TV/VCR Combo from Japan
A 32-inch color CRT television with built-in VCR, featuring a single picture tube for direct viewing and a video display diagonal over 14 inches. It incorporates video recording and reproducing apparatus via the VHS mechanism, qualifying under HTS 8528.72.28.00 as a non-high definition TV receiver with video recording capability.
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 CRT dimensions exceed 35.56 cm diagonal and confirm single direct-view picture tube to avoid reclassification
• Include FCC certification and EMI test reports as U.S. imports require compliance for TV/VCR combos
• Document video recording function with technical specs to prevent customs disputes on incorporation