LG 55-inch Plasma TV from Japan
A 55-inch plasma-type color television with integrated tuner for broadcast reception and flat panel display. Classified under HTS 8528.72.72.90 as 'other, including plasma-type' reception apparatus for television with flat panel screen. Plasma technology distinguishes it from LCD/OLED categories.
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
• Confirm plasma panel certification; misclassification as LCD leads to wrong duty rates
• Include NTIA digital TV compatibility documentation for US market entry
• Avoid shipping as sets with external speakers to prevent reclassification under assembled goods