Fluorescent Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) Clock Panel from Japan
Digital clock panel using vacuum fluorescent display technology for time and alarm status indication in commercial settings. The VFD employs electric discharge for bright blue-green digits visible in various lighting conditions. HTS 8531.80.90.05 applies as it incorporates fluorescent discharge devices for visual signaling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify VFD as vacuum fluorescent (electric discharge) vs. other display tech in technical specs
• Include phosphor coating and anode voltage details to verify HTS subheading qualification
• Confirm not classifiable as time recording apparatus under 9106 if lacking recording function