HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8528.69 – Projectors; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour
HS code 8528.69 is the 6-digit subheading for projectors, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour. It is used for digital cinema projectors, large venue projectors, simulation projectors, planetarium projectors and medical visualization projectors.
What HS 8528.69 covers
This HS code encompasses projectors 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 projection equipment used in various non-computer applications. Examples include cinema projectors, professional event projectors, planetarium projectors, medical imaging projectors, and industrial inspection projectors. These devices often handle specific video formats or require specialized inputs not typically found on standard computer projectors. Importers are typically specialized equipment distributors, system integrators for large venues, and businesses in specific industries like entertainment, healthcare, or manufacturing. Exporters are often manufacturers with expertise in high-end optical and projection technologies, frequently from Japan, Germany, or specialized firms in East Asia. Trade considerations involve adherence to industry-specific standards (e.g., DCI for cinema), high lumen output, robust build quality, and compliance with relevant safety and performance certifications.
- Covers
- Digital cinema projectors
- Large venue projectors
- Simulation projectors
- Planetarium projectors
- Medical visualization projectors
- Industrial inspection projectors
- Architectural mapping projectors
- Laser light show projectors
- Examples
- Christie CP4440-RGB
- Barco UDM-4K22
- Panasonic PT-RQ50K
- Sony SRX-R815P
- NEC NC3541L
Codes often confused with 8528.69
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 852862 (projectors for ADP machines) by its intended application and specialized features, and from 852871 (television reception apparatus without a display) by its primary function as a projector rather than a TV receiver. The "n.e.c." is crucial.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852869, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852869 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 $927M 58% of world exports
- 2 Philippines $132M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $82M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $246M 22% of world imports
- 2 Japan $109M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 India $58M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 8528.69 2
Brazil splits HS 8528.69 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8528.69.10 DMD (digital micromirror) projectorsCom tecnologia de dispositivo digital de microespelhos (DMD - Digital Micromirror Device)
- 8528.69.90 Other projectorsOutros
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 8528.69
What is HS code 852869?
HS code 852869 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Projectors; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour. This HS code encompasses projectors 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 projection equipment used in various non-computer applications. Examples include cinema projectors, professional event projectors, planetarium projectors, medical imaging projectors, and industrial inspection projectors. These devices often handle specific video formats or require specialized inputs not typically found on standard computer projectors. Importers are typically specialized equipment distributors, system integrators for large venues, and businesses in specific industries like entertainment, healthcare, or manufacturing. Exporters are often manufacturers with expertise in high-end optical and projection technologies, frequently from Japan, Germany, or specialized firms in East Asia. Trade considerations involve adherence to industry-specific standards (e.g., DCI for cinema), high lumen output, robust build quality, and compliance with relevant safety and performance certifications.
What products fall under HS code 852869?
Digital cinema projectors, large venue projectors, simulation projectors, planetarium projectors, medical visualization projectors, industrial inspection projectors, architectural mapping projectors, laser light show projectors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852869?
This code is distinct from 852862 (projectors for ADP machines) by its intended application and specialized features, and from 852871 (television reception apparatus without a display) by its primary function as a projector rather than a TV receiver. The "n.e.c." is crucial.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852869?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852869 in UN Comtrade data were China ($927M, 58% of world exports), the Philippines ($132M) and Mexico ($82M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 852869?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852869 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($246M, 22% of world imports), Japan ($109M) and India ($58M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 852869 structured?
HS code 852869 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 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852869?
Brazil splits HS code 852869 into 2 NCM codes: 8528.69.10 (DMD (digital micromirror) projectors), 8528.69.90 (Other projectors). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.