Sony Trinitron KV-46XBR450 46-inch Color CRT TV Tube
This is a 46-inch color cathode-ray television picture tube from Sony's Trinitron series, featuring a phosphor-coated screen and electron gun assembly for displaying video images in non-high definition TVs. It has a video display diagonal of 46 cm, fitting precisely within the 45-50 cm range specified for HTS 8540.11.10.50 as a non-projection, non-HD color CRT tube.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as front panel assembly only
Front panel assemblies (glass panel with shadow mask and phosphors) are separately classified under 8540.91.15, excluding complete tubes with electron gun.
If imported for use as video monitor rather than TV receiver
Parts like video IF systems for monitors may fall under 8529.90.29, but complete picture tubes remain in 8540.
If monochrome rather than color
Monochrome CRT picture tubes are classified under 8540.12.00 regardless of size, differing from color tubes in 8540.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact video display diagonal measurement across the visible faceplate as per US note; declare as 'non-high definition' with screen aspect ratio under 16:9 and ≤700 scanning lines
• Obtain manufacturer specs confirming phosphor imprinting processes to avoid misclassification as parts
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