HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8528.42 – Monitors; cathode-ray tube, capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71
HS code 8528.42 is the 6-digit subheading for monitors, cathode-ray tube, capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71. It is used for CRT computer monitors, VGA CRT displays, SVGA CRT monitors, workstation CRT displays and vintage PC monitors.
What HS 8528.42 covers
This HS code specifically identifies Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors that are designed to connect directly to and function as the primary display for automatic data processing machines (computers) falling under HS 8471. While largely obsolete in new production, these monitors still appear in international trade, primarily for vintage computer enthusiasts, industrial applications requiring specific legacy hardware, or in developing markets where cost-effectiveness and repairability are paramount. Importers might include specialized electronics recyclers, vintage tech dealers, or businesses maintaining older industrial systems. Exporters are often companies dealing in refurbished electronics or those liquidating old stock. Key trade considerations involve proper handling due to the fragile nature of CRTs and lead content, as well as ensuring compliance with e-waste regulations in importing countries. The volume of trade under this code has significantly diminished over the past two decades.
- Covers
- CRT computer monitors
- VGA CRT displays
- SVGA CRT monitors
- Workstation CRT displays
- Vintage PC monitors
- Industrial CRT monitors
- Monochrome CRT monitors
- Examples
- Dell E773c
- IBM P260
- Sony Trinitron GDM-FW900
- HP Pavilion M70
- ViewSonic E70
Codes often confused with 8528.42
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 852849 (other CRT monitors not for ADP machines) and 852852 (non-CRT monitors for ADP machines). The key is the CRT technology and direct connectivity/design for ADP machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852842, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852842 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 32% 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 United States $16M 27% of world exports
- 2 Slovakia $7.0M 11% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $4.9M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $61M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $42M 32% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $16M 12% of world imports
- 3 Poland $9.0M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $132M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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. 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 8528.42
Brazil does not split HS 8528.42: its NCM code is 8528.42.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.28 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8528.42
What is HS code 852842?
HS code 852842 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Monitors; cathode-ray tube, capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71. This HS code specifically identifies Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors that are designed to connect directly to and function as the primary display for automatic data processing machines (computers) falling under HS 8471. While largely obsolete in new production, these monitors still appear in international trade, primarily for vintage computer enthusiasts, industrial applications requiring specific legacy hardware, or in developing markets where cost-effectiveness and repairability are paramount. Importers might include specialized electronics recyclers, vintage tech dealers, or businesses maintaining older industrial systems. Exporters are often companies dealing in refurbished electronics or those liquidating old stock. Key trade considerations involve proper handling due to the fragile nature of CRTs and lead content, as well as ensuring compliance with e-waste regulations in importing countries. The volume of trade under this code has significantly diminished over the past two decades.
What products fall under HS code 852842?
CRT computer monitors, VGA CRT displays, SVGA CRT monitors, workstation CRT displays, vintage PC monitors, industrial CRT monitors, monochrome CRT monitors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852842?
This code is distinct from 852849 (other CRT monitors not for ADP machines) and 852852 (non-CRT monitors for ADP machines). The key is the CRT technology and direct connectivity/design for ADP machines.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852842?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852842 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($16M, 27% of world exports), Slovakia ($7.0M) and Mexico ($4.9M). World exports came to about $61M, 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 852842?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852842 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($42M, 32% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($16M) and Poland ($9.0M). World imports came to about $132M, 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 852842 structured?
HS code 852842 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (28) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852842?
In Brazil, HS code 852842 is NCM 8528.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.