HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8524.91 – Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits
HS code 8524.91 is the 6-digit subheading for flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens, of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits. It is used for TFT-LCD modules, IPS LCD panels, VA LCD screens, automotive LCD displays and industrial LCD modules.
What HS 8524.91 covers
This HS code covers flat panel display modules based on Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology, which are equipped with integrated drivers or control circuits. These are semi-finished goods, ready for direct integration into a wide array of final products, including laptops, desktop monitors, televisions, automotive dashboards, and industrial equipment. This category represents a massive segment of the global electronics trade, as LCDs remain a cost-effective and widely adopted display solution. Major importers are global electronics assembly plants and manufacturers, particularly in regions known for consumer electronics production. Exporters are the large-scale display panel manufacturers, predominantly from East Asia, who have perfected the mass production of these essential components. The presence of drivers makes these modules functional units, simplifying the assembly process for downstream manufacturers.
- Covers
- TFT-LCD modules
- IPS LCD panels
- VA LCD screens
- Automotive LCD displays
- Industrial LCD modules
- Laptop LCD screens
- Monitor LCD panels
- Examples
- LG Display IPS panels
- Samsung LCD modules
- AUO TFT-LCDs
- Innolux automotive displays
- BOE laptop screens
Codes often confused with 8524.91
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 852411 (LCD without drivers) or 852492 (OLED with drivers). The key distinction is the LCD technology combined with the presence of integrated drivers and control circuits.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852491, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852491 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $31.3B 72% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$2.7B 6.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$2.2B 5.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $43.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$7.8B 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $3.5B 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.1B 9.3% of world imports
World total: $33.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8524.91
Brazil does not split HS 8524.91: its NCM code is 8524.91.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8524.91
What is HS code 852491?
HS code 852491 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits. This HS code covers flat panel display modules based on Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology, which are equipped with integrated drivers or control circuits. These are semi-finished goods, ready for direct integration into a wide array of final products, including laptops, desktop monitors, televisions, automotive dashboards, and industrial equipment. This category represents a massive segment of the global electronics trade, as LCDs remain a cost-effective and widely adopted display solution. Major importers are global electronics assembly plants and manufacturers, particularly in regions known for consumer electronics production. Exporters are the large-scale display panel manufacturers, predominantly from East Asia, who have perfected the mass production of these essential components. The presence of drivers makes these modules functional units, simplifying the assembly process for downstream manufacturers.
What products fall under HS code 852491?
TFT-LCD modules, IPS LCD panels, VA LCD screens, automotive LCD displays, industrial LCD modules, laptop LCD screens, monitor LCD panels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852491?
Frequently confused with 852411 (LCD without drivers) or 852492 (OLED with drivers). The key distinction is the LCD technology combined with the presence of integrated drivers and control circuits.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852491?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852491 in UN Comtrade data were China ($31.3B, 72% of world exports), Taiwan (about $2.7B) and Vietnam (about $2.2B). World exports came to about $43.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 852491?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852491 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $7.8B, 23% of world imports), China ($3.5B) and Germany ($3.1B). World imports came to about $33.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 852491 structured?
HS code 852491 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852491?
In Brazil, HS code 852491 is NCM 8524.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.