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U.S. imports of monochrome cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor tubes (HS 854012) totaled $133K in June 2026, traded with 1 country.
Importers of Monochrome Cathode-Ray Television Picture Tubes, Including Video Monitor Tubes paid $18K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $133K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Monochrome Cathode-Ray Television Picture Tubes, Including Video Monitor Tubes imports of $133K in June 2026 ran 68% above the year-to-date monthly average of $79K.
Monochrome 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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8540125040 | CATHODE RAY TV PICTURE TUBE,MONO,NON-HI,PROJ,NESOI | $133K | 13.30% | 100.00% | $18K |
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $133K | -- | -$133K |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| Iowa | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $133K | -- | -$133K |
| CALEXICO-EAST, CA | -- | -- | -- |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | -- | -- |