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8540.12.10.00 - Non-high definition 🖩

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FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)3.6%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty60%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category encompasses monochrome cathode-ray television picture tubes and video monitor cathode-ray tubes that fall within a specific size range. Specifically, these tubes are characterized by a straight-line dimension across their faceplate that exceeds 29 centimeters but does not exceed 42 centimeters. The "non-high definition" designation signifies that these tubes are not designed for displaying ultra-high resolution imagery, differentiating them from their high-definition counterparts.

The primary distinction between this category (8540.12.10.00) and its sibling category (8540.12.20.00) lies in their technical capability regarding image resolution. While both are monochrome cathode-ray tubes within the specified size parameters, the sibling category is reserved for those explicitly designed for high-definition video signals, which typically require advanced electron beam control and phosphors to achieve greater detail and clarity. This category, conversely, covers tubes intended for standard definition broadcasts or applications where the highest resolution is not a critical factor.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Therefore, classification within 8540.12.10.00 relies solely on confirming the monochrome nature of the cathode-ray tube, its intended use as a television picture tube or video monitor tube, and the precise measurement of its faceplate's straight-line dimension falling within the 29 cm to 42 cm range. This ensures accurate tariff application for monochrome CRT displays meeting these specific physical criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8540.12.10.00?
HTS code 8540.12.10.00 covers Non-high definition under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8540.12.10.00?
This classification covers Non-high definition. It is a subcategory of Television picture tubes having a straight line dimension across the faceplate greater than 29 cm but having no straight line dimension across the faceplate that exceeds 42 cm:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8540.12.10.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8540.12.10.00 is 3.6%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 60%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8540.12.10.00?
Imports under HTS 8540.12.10.00 are measured in No..
›Are there special tariff programs for 8540.12.10.00?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) (duty-free treatment), Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate. And 13 more programs.
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