HS Code Subheading

Tubes; cathode ray, n.e.c. in heading no. 8540

8540.60 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 854060

This "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) category within heading 8540 covers various cathode-ray tubes that don't fit into the more specific classifications like television picture tubes or data display tubes. This includes specialized CRTs used in scientific instruments, oscilloscopes, radar displays, and other industrial or military applications where a unique form factor or specific performance characteristic is required. Importers are typically manufacturers of specialized equipment, research institutions, and defense contractors. Exporters are often countries with advanced electronics manufacturing and precision engineering capabilities. Key aspects of this trade involve highly customized orders, strict technical specifications, and often low-volume, high-value transactions. The market is driven by specific industrial and scientific needs rather than mass consumer demand, making it a niche but critical component trade.

Products Under This Code

Oscilloscope CRTs, Radar display tubes, Electron beam lithography tubes, Flying spot scanner tubes, Storage tubes, Character display tubes, Special purpose industrial CRTs, Medical imaging CRTs (specialized)

Real World Examples

Tektronix Oscilloscope CRT, Raytheon Radar Display Tube, Philips Storage Tube, Hewlett-Packard Oscilloscope CRT, Siemens Medical Imaging CRT

Common Misclassification

This code is a residual category, so it's important to ensure the CRT doesn't fit into 854012, 854020, or 854040 first. It might be confused with 903033 (oscilloscopes and oscillographs, digital) but 854060 is only the tube, not the complete instrument.

Products Classified Under 8540.60

Oscilloscope tubeRadar display tubeSpecial purpose CRT

Related Codes

8540.11 Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour 8540.12 Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, monochrome 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 8540.71 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

Major producers and traders of these specialized CRTs include the USA, Japan, Germany, and Russia, reflecting their advanced scientific and industrial sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 854060?

HS code 854060 covers: Tubes; cathode ray, n.e.c. in heading no. 8540. This "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) category within heading 8540 covers various cathode-ray tubes that don't fit into the more specific classifications like television picture tubes or data display tubes. This includes specialized CRTs used in scientific instruments, oscilloscopes, radar displays, and other industrial or military applications where a unique form factor or specific performance characteristic is required. Importers are typically manufacturers of specialized equipment, research institutions, and defense contractors. Exporters are often countries with advanced electronics manufacturing and precision engineering capabilities. Key aspects of this trade involve highly customized orders, strict technical specifications, and often low-volume, high-value transactions. The market is driven by specific industrial and scientific needs rather than mass consumer demand, making it a niche but critical component trade.

What products fall under HS code 854060?

Oscilloscope CRTs, Radar display tubes, Electron beam lithography tubes, Flying spot scanner tubes, Storage tubes, Character display tubes, Special purpose industrial CRTs, Medical imaging CRTs (specialized)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 854060?

This code is a residual category, so it's important to ensure the CRT doesn't fit into 854012, 854020, or 854040 first. It might be confused with 903033 (oscilloscopes and oscillographs, digital) but 854060 is only the tube, not the complete instrument.

How is HS code 854060 structured?

HS code 854060 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.