HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8528.59 – Monitors other than cathode-ray tube; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour
HS code 8528.59 is the 6-digit subheading for monitors other than cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour. It is used for professional video monitors, security surveillance LCDs, medical diagnostic displays, industrial touchscreens and digital signage panels.
What HS 8528.59 covers
This HS code covers flat-panel monitors (LCD, LED, OLED, etc.) that are not primarily designed for direct connection to automatic data processing machines (computers). This "not elsewhere specified" category includes a diverse range of specialized displays used in various non-computer applications. Examples include professional video monitors for broadcast and film production, security surveillance monitors, medical diagnostic displays, industrial control panel screens, digital signage displays, and vehicle infotainment screens. Importers are typically specialized equipment distributors, system integrators, and businesses in specific industries like healthcare, broadcasting, or manufacturing. Exporters are often manufacturers with expertise in niche display technologies, frequently from East Asia. Trade considerations involve adherence to industry-specific standards (e.g., DICOM for medical, SMPTE for broadcast), robust build quality for industrial use, and compliance with relevant safety and performance certifications.
- Covers
- Professional video monitors
- Security surveillance LCDs
- Medical diagnostic displays
- Industrial touchscreens
- Digital signage panels
- Vehicle infotainment displays
- Marine navigation displays
- Point-of-sale displays
- Examples
- SmallHD Cine 7
- EIZO RadiForce RX660
- Barco MDSC-8232
- Samsung QM85R
- Planar Clarity Matrix G3
Codes often confused with 8528.59
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 852852 (non-CRT monitors for ADP machines) by its intended application and from 852872 (television reception apparatus with a screen) by its primary function as a monitor rather than a TV receiver. The key is its specialized, non-ADP use.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852859, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852859 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 $5.1B 44% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.0B 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $784M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $11.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 17% of world imports
- 2 Japan $739M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $667M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $8.4B 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 8528.59
Brazil does not split HS 8528.59: its NCM code is 8528.59.00.
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 8528.59
What is HS code 852859?
HS code 852859 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Monitors other than cathode-ray tube; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour. This HS code covers flat-panel monitors (LCD, LED, OLED, etc.) that are not primarily designed for direct connection to automatic data processing machines (computers). This "not elsewhere specified" category includes a diverse range of specialized displays used in various non-computer applications. Examples include professional video monitors for broadcast and film production, security surveillance monitors, medical diagnostic displays, industrial control panel screens, digital signage displays, and vehicle infotainment screens. Importers are typically specialized equipment distributors, system integrators, and businesses in specific industries like healthcare, broadcasting, or manufacturing. Exporters are often manufacturers with expertise in niche display technologies, frequently from East Asia. Trade considerations involve adherence to industry-specific standards (e.g., DICOM for medical, SMPTE for broadcast), robust build quality for industrial use, and compliance with relevant safety and performance certifications.
What products fall under HS code 852859?
Professional video monitors, security surveillance LCDs, medical diagnostic displays, industrial touchscreens, digital signage panels, vehicle infotainment displays, marine navigation displays, point-of-sale displays
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852859?
This code is distinct from 852852 (non-CRT monitors for ADP machines) by its intended application and from 852872 (television reception apparatus with a screen) by its primary function as a monitor rather than a TV receiver. The key is its specialized, non-ADP use.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852859?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852859 in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.1B, 44% of world exports), Thailand ($1.0B) and Mexico ($784M). World exports came to about $11.7B, 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 852859?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852859 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 17% of world imports), Japan ($739M) and Thailand ($667M). World imports came to about $8.4B, 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 852859 structured?
HS code 852859 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852859?
In Brazil, HS code 852859 is NCM 8528.59.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.