CRT Television Electron Gun Assembly from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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