HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8528.73 – Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a monochrome video display or screen
HS code 8528.73 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, incorporating a monochrome video display or screen. It is used for monochrome CRT monitors, black and white security cameras with integrated display, vintage black and white television sets, industrial monochrome display units and older medical imaging monitors.
What HS 8528.73 covers
This HS code covers reception apparatus for television that specifically incorporates a monochrome (black and white) video display or screen, whether or not it includes radio-broadcast receivers or sound/video recording/reproducing apparatus. In international trade, these goods represent a niche market, largely due to the obsolescence of monochrome displays for general consumer use. However, they are still traded for specialized industrial applications, such as security monitoring systems, medical imaging equipment (older generations), or specific control panel displays where color is not required and robustness or cost-effectiveness is prioritized. Collectors of vintage electronics also contribute to a small segment of this trade. Importers are typically specialized electronics distributors, industrial equipment suppliers, or niche retailers. Exporters are often manufacturers catering to these specific industrial or legacy system demands, or distributors of refurbished equipment. Key things to know include the declining volume of trade, the focus on durability for industrial use, and the specific technical requirements for monochrome display technology.
- Covers
- Monochrome CRT monitors
- Black and white security cameras with integrated display
- Vintage black and white television sets
- Industrial monochrome display units
- Older medical imaging monitors
- Monochrome video intercom displays
- Specialized industrial control monitors
- Examples
- Panasonic TR-930 (vintage B&W TV)
- Sony PVM-9L2 (older broadcast monitor)
- various industrial CCTV monochrome monitors
- specific monochrome display modules for legacy machinery
Codes often confused with 8528.73
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 852872 (color television receivers) or 852859 (other video monitors) if the 'monochrome' aspect is overlooked. The critical distinction is the absence of color display capabilities.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852873, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852873 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 40% 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 India $26M 49% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $5.9M 11% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.8M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $52M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $32M 40% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $16M 20% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $5.5M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $80M 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 8528.73
Brazil does not split HS 8528.73: its NCM code is 8528.73.00.
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 8528.73
What is HS code 852873?
HS code 852873 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; incorporating a monochrome video display or screen. This HS code covers reception apparatus for television that specifically incorporates a monochrome (black and white) video display or screen, whether or not it includes radio-broadcast receivers or sound/video recording/reproducing apparatus. In international trade, these goods represent a niche market, largely due to the obsolescence of monochrome displays for general consumer use. However, they are still traded for specialized industrial applications, such as security monitoring systems, medical imaging equipment (older generations), or specific control panel displays where color is not required and robustness or cost-effectiveness is prioritized. Collectors of vintage electronics also contribute to a small segment of this trade. Importers are typically specialized electronics distributors, industrial equipment suppliers, or niche retailers. Exporters are often manufacturers catering to these specific industrial or legacy system demands, or distributors of refurbished equipment. Key things to know include the declining volume of trade, the focus on durability for industrial use, and the specific technical requirements for monochrome display technology.
What products fall under HS code 852873?
Monochrome CRT monitors, black and white security cameras with integrated display, vintage black and white television sets, industrial monochrome display units, older medical imaging monitors, monochrome video intercom displays, specialized industrial control monitors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852873?
This code is often confused with 852872 (color television receivers) or 852859 (other video monitors) if the 'monochrome' aspect is overlooked. The critical distinction is the absence of color display capabilities.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852873?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852873 in UN Comtrade data were India ($26M, 49% of world exports), Singapore ($5.9M) and the United Kingdom ($2.8M). World exports came to about $52M, 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 852873?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852873 in UN Comtrade data were India ($32M, 40% of world imports), Singapore ($16M) and the United Kingdom ($5.5M). World imports came to about $80M, 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 852873 structured?
HS code 852873 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 (73) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852873?
In Brazil, HS code 852873 is NCM 8528.73.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.