8540.11.50.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS subheading covers color cathode-ray television picture tubes, including those used in video monitors, that do not meet the specific definitions of "high definition" or "projection" types. These tubes are characterized by their ability to display images in multiple colors and are primarily intended for use in television receivers or as the display component in computer monitors. The classification at this level hinges on the absence of high-definition capabilities or projection technology.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, it is crucial to note the absence of criteria defining "high definition" or "projection." Subheading 8540.11.10 and the unnamed sibling (likely 8540.11.20) specifically address non-high definition, non-projection tubes based on their video display diagonal size (exceeding or not exceeding 35.56 cm, respectively). Similarly, subheading 8540.11.30.00 and its unnamed counterpart are designated for high-definition tubes, also differentiated by screen size. This current subheading, "Other," serves as a catch-all for color cathode-ray tubes that do not fit these more granular definitions, implying a standard definition or resolution for non-projection color tubes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within this subheading is definitive, and items falling here are considered final for customs purposes. For accurate classification, importers should ensure the product is a color cathode-ray tube and does not possess high-definition specifications or function as a projection-type tube, nor falls into the specific size categories outlined by sibling subheadings.