HTS tariff line · chapter 85
8540.12.20
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: high definition
Analysis
HTS 8540.12.20 covers television picture tubes having a straight line dimension across the faceplate greater than 29 cm but having no straight line dimension across the faceplate… under heading 8540 (thermionic, cold cathode or photocathode tubes (for example, vacuum or vapor or gas…).
The general duty rate is 3.6% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 85 (85th percentile of 624 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $360 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 60%, 16.7 times the general rate.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Automotive Products Trade Act, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, and 13 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 3.6%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The other lines in the same group are 8540.12.10 (non-high definition, 3.6%), 8540.12.50 (non-high definition, 3.3%) and 8540.12.70 (other: high definition, 3.3%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8540.12.10 | Non-high definition | 3.6% |
| 8540.12.50 | Non-high definition | 3.3% |
| 8540.12.70 | Other: high definition | 3.3% |