U.S. imports of Monochrome Cathode-Ray Television Picture Tubes, Including Video Monitor Tubes (HS 854012) totaled $57K in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Importers of Monochrome Cathode-Ray Television Picture Tubes, Including Video Monitor Tubes paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Monochrome Cathode-Ray Television Picture Tubes, Including Video Monitor Tubes imports of $57K in August 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $75K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMonochrome CRT picture tubes—covering black-and-white, non-high-definition projection, and high-definition variants—occupy a narrow but persistent niche in medical imaging, industrial monitoring, and specialized broadcast equipment where color rendering is unnecessary. The US tariff schedule distinguishes standard black-and-white tubes (8540120000), non-high-definition projection and other monochrome types (8540125040), and high-definition monochrome tubes (8540127000), making the resolution and intended application key classification factors. Germany and Israel are the leading US import sources under this heading, reflecting European and Israeli strength in precision industrial and medical-grade display technology.
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The high-definition designation (8540127000) applies to monochrome CRT tubes engineered to meet higher resolution specifications, typically used in medical imaging or precision industrial displays. Standard black-and-white tubes (8540120000) and non-high-definition projection or other monochrome types (8540125040) cover lower-resolution and projection-specific applications. The importer must document the tube's resolution specification to support the correct classification.
Both countries have established manufacturers serving medical, scientific, and industrial display markets where monochrome CRTs continue to be specified for their contrast characteristics and long service life. This specialized demand sustains production in higher-cost manufacturing environments that would be uncompetitive for consumer-grade display tubes.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $908K of Monochrome Cathode-Ray Television Picture Tubes, Including Video Monitor Tubes.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
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| 8540125040 | Cathode Ray Tv Picture Tube, Mono, Non-Hi, Proj, NESOI | $57K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $6K |
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Subheading 9 of 11 in heading 8540
Subheading 854012 · $57K of $20.6M