HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8528.49 – Monitors; cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour
HS code 8528.49 is the 6-digit subheading for monitors, cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour. It is used for CRT video monitors, security camera CRT displays, broadcast studio CRT monitors, medical imaging CRT displays and industrial control CRT screens.
What HS 8528.49 covers
This HS code covers Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors that are not specifically designed for direct connection to automatic data processing machines (computers). This category includes a variety of CRT displays used for purposes other than general computing, such as professional video monitoring, security surveillance systems, medical imaging displays, or specialized industrial control panels. While CRT technology is largely superseded by flat-panel displays, these specific monitors might still be traded for legacy system maintenance, niche industrial applications, or in markets where cost and specific display characteristics (like true black levels) are still valued. Importers often include specialized equipment suppliers, broadcast studios, or industrial integrators. Exporters are typically companies dealing in refurbished equipment or those with remaining stock. Trade considerations include careful packaging due to fragility, and compliance with specific industry standards for video signals or medical devices.
- Covers
- CRT video monitors
- Security camera CRT displays
- Broadcast studio CRT monitors
- Medical imaging CRT displays
- Industrial control CRT screens
- Arcade game CRT monitors
- Oscilloscope CRT displays
- Examples
- Sony PVM-20L5
- JVC TM-H150CG
- Ikegami HTM-1517R
- Barco MDCC-2121
- Panasonic BT-S1300N
Codes often confused with 8528.49
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 852842 (CRT monitors for ADP machines) by their intended use and connectivity, and from 852859 (non-CRT monitors not for ADP machines) by the display technology. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) is key here.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852849, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852849 in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Greece, with 11% 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 Israel $88M 46% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $49M 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $11M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Greece $10M 11% of world imports
- 2 Italy $7.3M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $6.2M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $98M 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 codes for 8528.49 2
Brazil splits HS 8528.49 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8528.49.30 Colour CRT monitors with underscan and H/V delayPolicromáticos, com dispositivos de seleção de varredura (underscanning) e de retardo de sincronismo horizontal e vertical (H/V delay ou pulse cross)
- 8528.49.90 Other CRT monitorsOutros
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 8528.49
What is HS code 852849?
HS code 852849 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Monitors; cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour. This HS code covers Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors that are not specifically designed for direct connection to automatic data processing machines (computers). This category includes a variety of CRT displays used for purposes other than general computing, such as professional video monitoring, security surveillance systems, medical imaging displays, or specialized industrial control panels. While CRT technology is largely superseded by flat-panel displays, these specific monitors might still be traded for legacy system maintenance, niche industrial applications, or in markets where cost and specific display characteristics (like true black levels) are still valued. Importers often include specialized equipment suppliers, broadcast studios, or industrial integrators. Exporters are typically companies dealing in refurbished equipment or those with remaining stock. Trade considerations include careful packaging due to fragility, and compliance with specific industry standards for video signals or medical devices.
What products fall under HS code 852849?
CRT video monitors, security camera CRT displays, broadcast studio CRT monitors, medical imaging CRT displays, industrial control CRT screens, arcade game CRT monitors, oscilloscope CRT displays
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852849?
This code is differentiated from 852842 (CRT monitors for ADP machines) by their intended use and connectivity, and from 852859 (non-CRT monitors not for ADP machines) by the display technology. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) is key here.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852849?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852849 in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($88M, 46% of world exports), Thailand ($49M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 852849?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852849 in UN Comtrade data were Greece ($10M, 11% of world imports), Italy ($7.3M) and Thailand ($6.2M). World imports came to about $98M, 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 852849 structured?
HS code 852849 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852849?
Brazil splits HS code 852849 into 2 NCM codes: 8528.49.30 (Colour CRT monitors with underscan and H/V delay), 8528.49.90 (Other CRT monitors). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.