HS Code Subheading

Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, monochrome

8540.12 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 854012

This HS code covers the international trade of monochrome cathode-ray television picture tubes and video monitor CRTs. While largely superseded by flat-panel technologies like LCD and OLED, these tubes still see niche demand in certain industrial, medical, and legacy system applications, as well as for vintage electronics restoration. Importers often include specialized electronics distributors, repair shops, and manufacturers of specific industrial equipment requiring robust, high-contrast monochrome displays. Exporters are typically countries with established legacy electronics manufacturing capabilities or those specializing in component refurbishment. Key things to know include the declining global market, the increasing difficulty in sourcing new components, and the focus on replacement parts rather than new product integration. The trade volume has significantly decreased over the past two decades, making it a more specialized and less mainstream commodity in international commerce.

Products Under This Code

Monochrome CRT television tubes, Monochrome video monitor tubes, Industrial monochrome CRTs, Medical imaging monochrome CRTs, Vintage computer monitor CRTs, Oscilloscope display tubes, Security camera monitor CRTs

Real World Examples

Sony PVM-14M2MDU (medical monitor CRT), IBM 5151 (PC monitor CRT), Apple Macintosh Classic (built-in CRT), Tektronix Oscilloscope CRTs, Philips M31-310GR (TV CRT)

Common Misclassification

This code might be confused with 852872 (other television receivers, not incorporating a video display) or 852871 (television receivers, color, with a flat panel display), but 854012 specifically covers the tube itself, not the complete television or monitor, and is limited to monochrome CRTs.

Products Classified Under 8540.12

Monochrome CRTBlack and white TV tubeMonochrome monitor tube

Related Codes

8540.11 Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour 8540.20 Tubes; television camera tubes, image converters and intensifiers, other photo-cathode tubes 8540.40 Tubes; data/graphic display tubes, monochrome; data/graphic display tubes, colour, with a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4mm 8540.60 Tubes; cathode ray, n.e.c. in heading no. 8540 8540.71 Tubes; microwave, magnetrons, excluding grid-controlled tubes 8540.79 Tubes; microwave (for example klystrons, travelling wave tubes, carlinotrons), excluding magnetrons and grid-controlled tubes 8540.81 Valves and tubes; receiver or amplifier 8540.89 Valves and tubes; n.e.c. in heading no. 8540 8540.91 Tubes; parts of cathode-ray tubes 8540.99 Valves and tubes; parts of the valves and tubes of heading no. 8540, excluding parts of cathode-ray tubes

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Historically, Japan, South Korea, and Germany were major producers, while today, trade is more fragmented, often involving countries with legacy manufacturing or refurbishment capabilities like China and Eastern European nations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 854012?

HS code 854012 covers: Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, monochrome. This HS code covers the international trade of monochrome cathode-ray television picture tubes and video monitor CRTs. While largely superseded by flat-panel technologies like LCD and OLED, these tubes still see niche demand in certain industrial, medical, and legacy system applications, as well as for vintage electronics restoration. Importers often include specialized electronics distributors, repair shops, and manufacturers of specific industrial equipment requiring robust, high-contrast monochrome displays. Exporters are typically countries with established legacy electronics manufacturing capabilities or those specializing in component refurbishment. Key things to know include the declining global market, the increasing difficulty in sourcing new components, and the focus on replacement parts rather than new product integration. The trade volume has significantly decreased over the past two decades, making it a more specialized and less mainstream commodity in international commerce.

What products fall under HS code 854012?

Monochrome CRT television tubes, Monochrome video monitor tubes, Industrial monochrome CRTs, Medical imaging monochrome CRTs, Vintage computer monitor CRTs, Oscilloscope display tubes, Security camera monitor CRTs

What are common misclassifications for HS code 854012?

This code might be confused with 852872 (other television receivers, not incorporating a video display) or 852871 (television receivers, color, with a flat panel display), but 854012 specifically covers the tube itself, not the complete television or monitor, and is limited to monochrome CRTs.

How is HS code 854012 structured?

HS code 854012 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (40) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.