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