8540.11.48.01/Sony Trinitron KV-27FS100 High Definition CRT TV Tube/Germany

Sony Trinitron KV-27FS100 High Definition CRT TV Tube from Germany

This is a 27-inch color cathode-ray television picture tube designed for high definition display with a video display diagonal of 32 cm, featuring a 16:9 aspect ratio and over 700 scanning lines capability. It falls under HTS 8540.11.48.01 as a high definition color CRT tube not exceeding 35.56 cm diagonal, specifically categorized as 'other' high definition models. The tube includes phosphor-coated screen and electron gun assembly for rendering HD video images.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Verify exact diagonal measurement across visible faceplate per US note to confirm ≤35.56cm; obtain manufacturer specs proving HD capability (≥16:9 aspect, >700 lines)

• Common pitfall: misclassifying as non-HD tubes in 8540.11.40; require CRT-specific documentation like phosphor imprint certification