Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter has an extremely broad scope, ranging from household appliances to industrial electronic equipment, but excludes certain specific products such as insulated wire (heading 85.44) and optical fiber cables (heading 85.44). Cathode-ray tubes, as electronic display devices, fall within the scope of electronic components of this chapter. Heading 85.40 is specifically for cathode-ray tubes, including television picture tubes, monitor picture tubes, camera tubes, image converters, image intensifier tubes, and other photocathode tubes. This heading covers both black-and-white and color cathode-ray tubes, but excludes X-ray tubes (heading 90.22) and certain semiconductor devices (heading 85.41). Code 854012 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "85" represent Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof). Digits 3-4 "40" represent heading 85.40 (cathode-ray tubes). Digits 5-6 "12" represent subheading 8540.12, specifically black-and-white or other monochrome cathode-ray tubes. If digits 5-6 were "11", it would refer to color cathode-ray tubes. Therefore, 854012 in full represents black-and-white cathode-ray tubes. This commodity is a black-and-white cathode-ray tube, which is a type of cathode-ray tube and is not color, so it is classified under 8540.12. It is not classified under 8540.11 (color cathode-ray tubes) because it displays monochrome images; it is not classified under 8540.20 (camera tubes, etc.) because it is used for display rather than image capture; it is not classified under 8540.40-8540.90 because those are other types of cathode-ray tubes or parts.

Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the product's attributes, such as "black-and-white cathode-ray picture tube". Use: Explain the final use of the cathode-ray tube, such as for black-and-white televisions, oscilloscopes, industrial monitors, etc. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand name; if there is no brand, indicate "unbranded". Model: Fill in the specific model or specification code of the product to facilitate customs identification. Screen Size: Express the diagonal screen size of the picture tube in inches or centimeters, which affects classification determination. Is It Color: Clearly declare whether it is black-and-white (monochrome) or color; this is the key to classification under 8540.12. Brand Type: Fill in the brand type in accordance with customs regulations, such as "foreign brand (OEM production)", "domestic brand", etc. Export Preference Status: If a preferential trade agreement is involved, fill in the relevant preference status, such as "no preference" or the agreement name. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Black-and-white cathode-ray picture tube Specifications/Model: 12 inches, monochrome, for black-and-white television, Brand: XYZ, Model: CRT-12B Use: For black-and-white television display Brand: XYZ Model: CRT-12B Screen Size: 12 inches Is It Color: No Brand Type: Foreign brand (OEM production) Export Preference Status: No preference Note: Declaration elements must be consistent with accompanying documents, such as invoices, packing lists, etc. Misreporting a black-and-white cathode-ray tube as color, resulting in classification under 8540.11, which may lead to classification errors. Ignoring the "Is It Color" element and declaring only as "cathode-ray tube", making it impossible to determine the subheading. Confusing cathode-ray tubes with complete sets (such as black-and-white televisions); complete sets should be classified under other headings of Chapter 85. Failing to provide screen size, affecting customs judgment of commodity characteristics. Incorrectly filling in brand type, such as listing a domestic brand as a foreign brand, affecting statistics and intellectual property rights.

Core classification basis: According to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, cathode-ray tubes are classified under heading 85.40. Subheading 8540.11 is for color cathode-ray tubes, and 8540.12 is for black-and-white or other monochrome cathode-ray tubes. Therefore, determining whether it is color is key. Black-and-white cathode-ray tubes can only display monochrome images and are typically used in black-and-white televisions, oscilloscopes, etc. Classification should be based on the product's function, use, display characteristics, etc., with reference to customs classification decisions and notes. 854011 Color cathode-ray tubes: 854011 is for color cathode-ray tubes, capable of displaying color images; 854012 is for black-and-white or monochrome, displaying only black-and-white or monochrome images. The core difference lies in color display capability. 854020 Television camera tubes; image converters and image intensifier tubes; other photocathode tubes: 854020 covers camera tubes, image converters, etc., used for image capture or intensification rather than display; 854012 is for display cathode-ray tubes. 854040 Data/graphic display tubes, black-and-white or other monochrome: 854040 is for data/graphic display tubes, mainly used in computer monitors, etc., while 854012 is for general black-and-white cathode-ray tubes, such as television picture tubes. Their uses differ. 854060 Other cathode-ray tubes: 854060 is for other cathode-ray tubes, such as those used in radar, oscilloscopes, and other special purposes; 854012 is for ordinary display use such as black-and-white television picture tubes. 854090 Parts of cathode-ray tubes: 854090 is for parts of cathode-ray tubes, such as electron guns, fluorescent screens, etc.; 854012 is for complete cathode-ray tubes. Is it clearly a cathode-ray tube (CRT)? Can it only display black-and-white or monochrome? Is it used for display rather than image capture or image intensification? Is it not a data/graphic display tube? Is it not a part of a cathode-ray tube?

What is the difference in HS codes between black-and-white cathode-ray tubes and color cathode-ray tubes? Black-and-white cathode-ray tubes are classified under 8540.12, and color cathode-ray tubes under 8540.11. Both belong to heading 85.40, but different subheadings. Classification should be based on the actual display capability of the product; black-and-white tubes can only display monochrome images, while color tubes can display color images. The "Is It Color" element must be provided at declaration. What is the difference in HS codes between cathode-ray tubes (CRT) and liquid crystal displays (LCD)? Cathode-ray tubes are classified under heading 85.40, while liquid crystal displays are usually classified under heading 85.31 (monitors) or 85.28 (television reception apparatus), etc., depending on function. As a display device, if imported separately, a CRT is classified under 85.40; if as part of a complete set, it is classified according to the complete set. How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 854012? The import tariff rate depends on factors such as country of origin and trade agreements. It can be queried through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. Note that rates may change; it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff. What are common classification errors when declaring 854012? Common errors include: misreporting black-and-white tubes as color tubes (8540.11); confusing cathode-ray tubes with complete sets; misclassifying data/graphic display tubes (8540.40) under 8540.12; omitting the "Is It Color" element. It is recommended to carefully verify product characteristics and refer to classification decisions. Is there still a market for cathode-ray tubes (CRT)? Why is this HS code still needed? Although CRTs have gradually been replaced by LCDs in consumer electronics, they are still used in specific fields such as industry, medical care, and aviation, such as in oscilloscopes and radar displays. Therefore, the HS code is retained for trade statistics and regulation. If the cathode-ray tube is second-hand or refurbished, is the HS code the same? The HS code is mainly based on product attributes and does not change with new or used condition. Second-hand or refurbished black-and-white cathode-ray tubes are still classified under 8540.12, but "used" or "refurbished" must be indicated at declaration, which may involve additional regulatory conditions. What regulatory documents are required for exporting 854012? Export regulatory documents depend on the destination and product characteristics. Usually, an export customs declaration, invoice, packing list, etc. are required. If intellectual property rights are involved, an authorization letter is required. Specific requirements can be queried from the General Administration of Customs. How to distinguish between 854012 and 854040? 854012 is for general black-and-white cathode-ray tubes, such as television picture tubes; 854040 is for data/graphic display tubes, mainly used in computer monitors, etc. The difference lies in use: the former is for television or ordinary display, the latter for data/graphic display. A description of use must be provided at declaration.