HS Code:
This category refers to non-high definition television sets with a single picture tube, intended for direct viewing (non-projection type), and having a video display diagonal exceeding 35.56 cm. These are traditional cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions, which have largely been phased out in favor of modern LCD, LED, and OLED technologies. This product falls under HS Code 8528.72, which covers reception apparatus for television. Trade in this category has significantly declined over the past two decades due to technological advancements and consumer preference for flat-screen and high-definition displays.
Total Trade Volume
USD 50 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or WTO commitments in developed countries)
Declining demand for CRT televisions
Significant reduction in trade volume as consumers and manufacturers shift to modern display technologies like LED and OLED.
2015-2022
Niche markets in developing regions
Limited demand persists in rural or low-income areas where cost is a major factor, sustaining minimal trade activity.
2020-2022
Recycling and disposal regulations
Increased restrictions on CRT trade due to environmental concerns, pushing countries to focus on recycling programs rather than new imports.
2018-2022
The European Union introduced stricter e-waste disposal rules, impacting the import and disposal of CRT televisions due to hazardous components.
January 2023
Reduced imports into EU countries and increased compliance costs for exporters.
India renewed protective tariffs on older television technologies to encourage domestic production of modern alternatives.
March 2022
Slight increase in trade volume as manufacturers target low-cost markets, though overall demand remains low.
Major Chinese manufacturers announced a complete halt in CRT television production, focusing entirely on flat-screen technologies.
October 2021
Significant drop in global supply, further diminishing trade volumes for this category.