Sony Trinitron KV-27FS100 CRT Television Picture Tube

This is a 27-inch color cathode-ray television picture tube from Sony's Trinitron series, with a video display diagonal measuring approximately 55 cm. It features a shadow mask and phosphor-coated screen for high-resolution color imaging in consumer TVs. Classified under HTS 8540.11.10.55 as a non-high definition, non-projection color CRT with diagonal exceeding 50 cm but not exceeding 63 cm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15%+35.0%50%
🇲🇽Mexico15%+10.0%25%
🇨🇦Canada15%+10.0%25%
🇩🇪Germany15%+10.0%25%
🇯🇵Japan15%+10.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8540.11Same rate: 50%

If high definition capable

High definition CRTs (≥16:9 aspect ratio, >700 scanning lines) fall under 8540.11.20 per US chapter notes.

8540.91.15Lower: 40.4% vs 50%

If imported as front panel assembly with shadow mask

Front panel assemblies with pre-imprinted phosphors are separately classified under 8540.91.15.

8529.90.29Lower: 35% vs 50%

If part of complete TV receiver disassembly

Certain TV receiver parts like video IF systems are covered by 8529.90 subheadings, not CRT tubes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact video display diagonal measurement across the visible faceplate per US note to avoid misclassification into adjacent size subheadings

Provide manufacturer specs confirming non-high definition (under 700 scanning lines) and non-projection design to customs

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