CRT Spacer Band Tooling from Japan
Specialized tooling bands used during CRT manufacturing to maintain precise glass-to-glass spacing before frit sealing. HTS 8540.99.8000 covers production-specific CRT parts. Reusable in high-volume tube factories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include dimensional tolerances and frit compatibility specifications
• Document reusability (1000+ cycles) to justify tooling valuation
• Temporary import bonds often used for manufacturing equipment