What types of products fall under HS-4 8540?

HS-4 8540 includes thermionic, cold cathode, and photo-cathode valves and tubes, such as vacuum tubes and cathode-ray tubes used in televisions.

How do I know which HS-6 code to use?

Identify the specific type of tube or valve you are importing. For example, use **HS-6 854011** for color cathode-ray tubes and **HS-6 854012** for monochrome tubes.

What is the difference between magnetrons and klystrons?

Magnetrons are classified under **HS-6 854071**, while klystrons and similar microwave tubes fall under **HS-6 854079**.

Are there any parts classified under HS-4 8540?

Yes, there are specific subheadings for parts, such as **HS-6 854091** for parts of cathode-ray tubes and **HS-6 854099** for other valve and tube parts.

What are the import duties for products under HS-4 8540?

Import duties vary based on the specific HS-6 code and the country of origin. Check with your local customs authority for detailed rates.

Can I use HS-4 8540 for all electronic tubes?

No, HS-4 8540 specifically covers thermionic, cold cathode, and photo-cathode tubes. Other electronic components may fall under different headings.

HS-4 8540: Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes (e.g. vacuum, vapour, gas filled valves and tubes, mercury arc rectifying valves and tubes, cathode-ray and television camera tubes)

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8540 when importing thermionic, cold cathode, or photo-cathode valves and tubes, such as vacuum tubes or cathode-ray television picture tubes. For example, if you're bringing in a shipment of color cathode-ray tubes for televisions, this is the correct code.

To determine the right subheading, consider the specific type of tube. For instance, if your product is a monochrome cathode-ray tube, you would classify it under HS-6 854012. In contrast, color tubes fall under HS-6 854011. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff classification and duty assessment.

If your shipment includes television camera tubes or image converters, you should use HS-6 854020. This line specifically covers photo-cathode tubes used in imaging applications, differing from the cathode-ray tubes meant for display purposes. Make sure to identify the end-use to select the correct subheading.

For microwave tubes, the choice between HS-6 854071 (magnetrons) and HS-6 854079 (other microwave tubes like klystrons) depends on the specific technology used. If you're importing magnetrons, choose 854071, while for klystrons, select 854079.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.

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Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Color cathode-ray television picture tubes
Monochrome cathode-ray television picture tubes
Television camera tubes and image converters
Microwave magnetrons for radar applications
Klystrons used in communication systems
Parts of cathode-ray tubes for repair
Vacuum tubes used in audio amplifiers