8540.11.10.40 - Exceeding 39 cm but not exceeding 45 cm

This HTS classification, 8540.11.10.40, specifically covers color cathode-ray television picture tubes and video monitor cathode-ray tubes that are not high definition, not projection types, and possess a video display diagonal measurement exceeding 39 centimeters but not exceeding 45 centimeters. These are distinct from other categories within the same group based on their specific screen dimension.

To differentiate, the sibling category 8540.11.10.30 pertains to tubes with a video display diagonal not exceeding 39 cm. Conversely, 8540.11.10.50 covers tubes with a diagonal exceeding 45 cm but not exceeding 50 cm, and further sibling categories address even larger screen sizes. The defining characteristic for this particular classification is the precise range of the video display diagonal, falling squarely between 39 cm and 45 cm.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is finalized based on the physical attribute of the video display diagonal's length within the specified parameters, alongside the exclusion of high definition, projection, and color criteria established at higher levels of the tariff schedule. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate measurement of the video display diagonal to ensure correct classification.