Is HTS 8540 subject to a Section 301 tariff?

Goods imported from China may carry an additional Section 301 tariff (typically +25% or +7.5%) on top of the base duty rate. Use the ShipSeeker calculator with origin set to China to estimate it.

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Thermionic, Cold Cathode Or Photocathode Tubes (for Example, Vacuum Or Vapor Or Gas Filled Tubes, Mercury Arc…

Q: What is the import duty rate for HTS 8540 (Thermionic, Cold Cathode Or Photocathode Tubes (for Example, Vacuum Or Vapor Or Gas Filled Tubes, Mercury Arc Rectifying Tubes, Cathode-ray Tubes, Television Camera Tubes); Parts Thereof:)?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HTS 8540 is varies by subheading. Free-trade-agreement (special) and Column 2 rates may also apply. Estimate the total landed cost by country of origin with the ShipSeeker calculator.

Q: What does HTS 8540 cover?

HTS 8540 covers Thermionic, Cold Cathode Or Photocathode Tubes (for Example, Vacuum Or Vapor Or Gas Filled Tubes, Mercury Arc Rectifying Tubes, Cathode-ray Tubes, Television Camera Tubes); Parts Thereof: in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (chapter 85).

U.S. import duty rate & tariff classification for HTS 8540 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Full HTS description

Thermionic, Cold Cathode Or Photocathode Tubes (for Example, Vacuum Or Vapor Or Gas Filled Tubes, Mercury Arc Rectifying Tubes, Cathode-ray Tubes, Television Camera Tubes); Parts Thereof:

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Duty rates for HTS 8540 are set at the subheading level.

Across its 3 subheadings, published general rates are 3%. Pick a specific code below for its exact rate.

Subheadings under 8540

HTS code	Description	General rate
8540.20	Television Camera Tubes; Image Converters And Intensifiers; Other Photocathode Tubes:	—
8540.40.10	Data/graphic Display Tubes, Monochrome; Data/graphic Display Tubes, Color, With A Phosphor Dot Screen Pitch Smaller Than 0.4 Mm	3%
8540.60.00	Other Cathode-ray Tubes	3%

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Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates are for reference; verify with a licensed customs broker before importing.