CRT Television Electron Gun Assembly from China
This electron gun assembly is a key component of cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions, generating and accelerating electron beams to strike the phosphor screen for image display. It falls under HTS 8540.99.4000 as a part specifically designed for thermionic cathode-ray tubes in subheading 8540.71. Used in legacy TV manufacturing and repair.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific CRT models and ensure supplier provides cathode-ray tube specifications matching subheading 8540.71
• Include detailed technical datasheets in documentation to prove it's an electron gun, avoiding misclassification as general electronic parts
• Check for radiation safety certifications, as CRT components may trigger additional inspections