Sony Trinitron KV-27FS100 27-inch Color CRT TV Tube

This is a 27-inch color cathode-ray tube (CRT) from Sony's Trinitron series, featuring a non-high definition display with a diagonal measurement of approximately 27 inches (68.58 cm total, but active video display area 27 inches ≈ 34 cm per US note definition). It uses three electron guns and a shadow mask for color image production in television sets. Classified under 8540.11.24.01 as a non-high definition, non-projection color CRT with video display diagonal not exceeding 34.29 cm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8540.11.30Higher: 50% vs 42.5%

If video display diagonal exceeds 34.29 cm but ≤35.56 cm

Slightly larger non-HD, non-projection color CRTs fall into the next size subheading within the same color CRT category.

8540.91.15Lower: 40.4% vs 42.5%

If imported as front panel assembly only

Separate front panel assemblies with pre-imprinted phosphors and shadow mask are classified as CRT parts, not complete tubes.

8529.90.33Lower: 35% vs 42.5%

If assembled into complete video monitor

Complete television receivers or video monitors containing these CRTs are classified under Chapter 85 heading 8529, not as tubes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the video display diagonal using maximum straight line across visible faceplate per US Chapter 85 notes to confirm ≤34.29 cm classification

Include documentation of phosphor imprinting processes on glass panel to distinguish from unfinished CRT parts under 8540.91

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