Sony Trinitron KV-13FS100 13-inch Color CRT TV Tube from Germany
This is a 13-inch non-high definition color cathode-ray tube (CRT) designed for small television receivers, with a video display diagonal of 33 cm, featuring a shadow mask and phosphor-coated screen for color image display. It falls under HTS 8540.11.28.01 as a non-projection, non-HD CRT with diagonal not exceeding 35.56 cm. The tube uses electron beam scanning to excite phosphors, producing RGB images typical of early 2000s portable TVs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
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
• Verify exact diagonal measurement across visible faceplate per US note; declare as 'other' non-HD color CRT to avoid high def subheadings
• Provide phosphor imprint process documentation to confirm suitability for TV picture tubes
• Watch for misclassification as parts under 8529 if incomplete assembly