HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8528.71 – Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; not designed to incorporate a video display or screen
HS code 8528.71 is the 6-digit subheading for reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, not designed to incorporate a video display or screen. It is used for digital terrestrial set-top boxes, satellite receivers, cable TV set-top boxes, IPTV boxes and media streaming devices.
What HS 8528.71 covers
This HS code covers television reception apparatus that are not designed to incorporate a video display or screen. This category primarily includes set-top boxes (STBs) for cable, satellite, or terrestrial digital television, as well as media streaming devices and digital video recorders (DVRs) without built-in screens. These devices are crucial for accessing modern broadcast and streaming content, acting as gateways to digital entertainment. Major exporters are typically countries with strong electronics manufacturing bases, such as China, Vietnam, and Malaysia, supplying global telecommunication providers, broadcasters, and consumer electronics retailers. Importers range from service providers deploying new infrastructure to individual consumers seeking upgraded entertainment systems. Key trade factors include compatibility with various broadcast standards (DVB-T/S/C, ATSC), streaming protocols, connectivity options (HDMI, USB), and smart features, driving a dynamic international market.
- Covers
- Digital terrestrial set-top boxes
- Satellite receivers
- Cable TV set-top boxes
- IPTV boxes
- Media streaming devices
- Digital video recorders (without screen)
- Android TV boxes
- Examples
- Roku Streaming Stick
- Amazon Fire TV Stick
- Apple TV 4K
- Sky Q Box
- Humax Freesat Recorder
- NVIDIA Shield TV Pro
Codes often confused with 8528.71
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 852872 (TV reception apparatus with a color video display) because both deal with TV reception. The key differentiator for 852871 is the explicit absence of an integrated screen.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852871, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852871 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 10% 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 $587M 22% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$441M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Tunisia* ~$185M 7.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $398M 10% of world imports
- 2 Germany $340M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Poland $336M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $3.8B 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. 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 8528.71 3
Brazil splits HS 8528.71 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8528.71.1 Integrated receiver-decoder (IRD) for encoded digitised video signalsReceptor-decodificador integrado (IRD) de sinais digitalizados de vídeo codificados Group
- 8528.71.11 Rack-mount IRDs without channel 3/4 RF outputSem saída de radiofrequência (RF) modulada nos canais 3 ou 4, com saídas de áudio balanceadas com impedância de 600 Ohms, próprio para montagem em racks e com saída de vídeo com conector BNC
- 8528.71.19 Other integrated receiver-decoders (IRD)Outros
- 8528.71.90 Other TV receivers without display (set-top boxes)Outros
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 8528.71
What is HS code 852871?
HS code 852871 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; not designed to incorporate a video display or screen. This HS code covers television reception apparatus that are not designed to incorporate a video display or screen. This category primarily includes set-top boxes (STBs) for cable, satellite, or terrestrial digital television, as well as media streaming devices and digital video recorders (DVRs) without built-in screens. These devices are crucial for accessing modern broadcast and streaming content, acting as gateways to digital entertainment. Major exporters are typically countries with strong electronics manufacturing bases, such as China, Vietnam, and Malaysia, supplying global telecommunication providers, broadcasters, and consumer electronics retailers. Importers range from service providers deploying new infrastructure to individual consumers seeking upgraded entertainment systems. Key trade factors include compatibility with various broadcast standards (DVB-T/S/C, ATSC), streaming protocols, connectivity options (HDMI, USB), and smart features, driving a dynamic international market.
What products fall under HS code 852871?
Digital terrestrial set-top boxes, Satellite receivers, Cable TV set-top boxes, IPTV boxes, Media streaming devices, Digital video recorders (without screen), Android TV boxes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852871?
This code is often confused with 852872 (TV reception apparatus with a color video display) because both deal with TV reception. The key differentiator for 852871 is the explicit absence of an integrated screen.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852871?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852871 in UN Comtrade data were China ($587M, 22% of world exports), Vietnam (about $441M) and Tunisia (about $185M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 852871?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852871 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($398M, 10% of world imports), Germany ($340M) and Poland ($336M). World imports came to about $3.8B, 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 852871 structured?
HS code 852871 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 (71) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852871?
Brazil splits HS code 852871 into 3 NCM codes: 8528.71.11 (Rack-mount IRDs without channel 3/4 RF output), 8528.71.19 (Other integrated receiver-decoders (IRD)), 8528.71.90 (Other TV receivers without display (set-top boxes)). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.