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U.S. imports of cathode-ray oscilloscopes & oscillographs (SITC 87473) totaled $11.7M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Cathode-Ray Oscilloscopes & Oscillographs paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $10.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cathode-Ray Oscilloscopes & Oscillographs imports of $11.7M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCathode-ray oscilloscopes (CROs) and oscillographs represent the legacy analog segment of waveform visualization technology, distinguished from modern digital storage oscilloscopes by their use of a cathode-ray tube (CRT) display to render real-time electrical signals. Although largely supplanted in new production by digital platforms, CROs remain in active use for calibration labs, vintage electronics repair, and certain RF applications where analog bandwidth is preferred. Trade professionals should note that CRT-based equipment may face additional scrutiny under hazardous-materials regulations governing lead content in CRT glass during import and disposal.
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CRT glass typically contains lead, which can implicate EPA regulations and state-level e-waste rules upon end-of-life disposal. While this does not generally create an import admissibility barrier at the port of entry, importers reselling into states with strict e-waste mandates should verify compliance with applicable recycling and labeling requirements.
SITC 87473 specifically captures cathode-ray (analog CRT-based) oscilloscopes and oscillographs. Digital storage oscilloscopes, which use LCD or other flat-panel displays and analog-to-digital conversion, are classified under a different SITC heading covering electronic measuring instruments not elsewhere specified.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALAYSIA | $6.7M | $2.0M | -$4.7M |
| CANADA | $1.7M | $3.9M | +$2.1M |
| GERMANY | $354K | $1.6M | +$1.3M |
| CHINA | $743K | $908K | +$164K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $37K | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
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