Sony Trinitron KV-27HD High Definition Monochrome CRT from Japan
A 27-inch high definition monochrome cathode-ray television picture tube designed for professional video monitors, featuring a screen aspect ratio of 16:9 and capable of displaying more than 700 scanning lines as per Chapter 85 US notes. This tube falls under HTS 8540.12.7000 because it is a high definition monochrome CRT specifically for television picture display. It uses electron beam excitation to render images on a phosphor-coated screen.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• ,Include detailed technical datasheets showing monochrome phosphor coating and CRT construction in import filings to avoid misclassification
• Be aware of anti-dumping duties on CRTs from certain Asian manufacturers; check Commerce Department records before importing