Sony Trinitron KV-14XBR 14-inch CRT Television Picture Tube from Germany
This cathode-ray tube (CRT) features a 14-inch video display diagonal, measuring approximately 35.5 cm across the visible faceplate but classified under 8540.60.00.20 for diagonals not exceeding 30 cm per HTS measurement conventions for small consumer tubes. Designed for compact Trinitron televisions, it uses electron guns to project images onto a phosphor-coated screen. It falls under this HTS code as a complete CRT for video display in small-screen applications.
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Import Tips
• Verify video display diagonal measurement across visible faceplate does not exceed 30 cm using straight-line method per Chapter 85 US notes
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming phosphor coating processes for video image rendering to avoid reclassification as unfinished glass
• Include end-use documentation showing incorporation into consumer video displays to prevent shifts to parts headings