HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8540.11 – Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour

HS code 8540.11 is the 6-digit subheading for tubes, cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour. It is used for color TV picture tubes, color computer monitor CRTs, arcade game CRTs, industrial display CRTs and medical imaging CRTs (color).

What HS 8540.11 covers

This HS code specifically covers color cathode-ray television picture tubes and video monitor cathode-ray tubes. While largely superseded by flat-panel display technologies like LCD, LED, and OLED, CRTs were once the ubiquitous display technology for televisions and computer monitors. International trade in these items has significantly declined but still exists for replacement parts in older equipment, specialized industrial monitors, arcade machines, and niche retro markets. The trade volume is minimal compared to its peak, but it caters to a specific demand for maintaining legacy systems or for enthusiasts. Importers are typically repair shops, specialized industrial users, and collectors. Exporters are often from countries where manufacturing facilities for these tubes once thrived, often dealing with existing stock or very limited, specialized production runs.

Covers
  • Color TV picture tubes
  • Color computer monitor CRTs
  • Arcade game CRTs
  • Industrial display CRTs
  • Medical imaging CRTs (color)
  • Projection TV CRTs
Examples
  • Sony Trinitron CRTs
  • Philips Color CRT
  • Samsung DynaFlat CRT
  • Mitsubishi Diamondtron CRT
  • LG Flatron CRT

Codes often confused with 8540.11

Common mistake. This code is specifically for *color* CRTs for TVs/monitors. Monochrome CRTs fall under 854012. It's also distinct from other types of electron tubes (8540 generally) and, crucially, from modern flat-panel displays (e.g., 8528 for monitors/projectors, 8529 for parts of TVs).

8540.12Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, monochrome85.40Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes (e.g. vacuum, vapour, gas filled valves and tubes, mercury arc rectifying valves and tubes, cathode-ray and television camera tubes)85.28Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus85.29Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528

Top exporters and importers of HS code 854011, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854011 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 27% 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. 1 United States $1.0M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $833K
  3. 3 Singapore $455K

World total: $3.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $1.4M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$592K
  3. 3 Singapore $571K

World total: $5.1M 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 code for 8540.11

Brazil does not split HS 8540.11: its NCM code is 8540.11.00.

  1. 8540.11.00 Colour CRT television picture tubesA cores

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.40 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8540.11

What is HS code 854011?

HS code 854011 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour. This HS code specifically covers color cathode-ray television picture tubes and video monitor cathode-ray tubes. While largely superseded by flat-panel display technologies like LCD, LED, and OLED, CRTs were once the ubiquitous display technology for televisions and computer monitors. International trade in these items has significantly declined but still exists for replacement parts in older equipment, specialized industrial monitors, arcade machines, and niche retro markets. The trade volume is minimal compared to its peak, but it caters to a specific demand for maintaining legacy systems or for enthusiasts. Importers are typically repair shops, specialized industrial users, and collectors. Exporters are often from countries where manufacturing facilities for these tubes once thrived, often dealing with existing stock or very limited, specialized production runs.

What products fall under HS code 854011?

Color TV picture tubes, color computer monitor CRTs, arcade game CRTs, industrial display CRTs, medical imaging CRTs (color), projection TV CRTs

What are common misclassifications for HS code 854011?

This code is specifically for *color* CRTs for TVs/monitors. Monochrome CRTs fall under 854012. It's also distinct from other types of electron tubes (8540 generally) and, crucially, from modern flat-panel displays (e.g., 8528 for monitors/projectors, 8529 for parts of TVs).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854011?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854011 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0M, 32% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($833K) and Singapore ($455K). World exports came to about $3.3M, 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 854011?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854011 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($1.4M, 27% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $592K) and Singapore ($571K). World imports came to about $5.1M, 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 854011 structured?

HS code 854011 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (40) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854011?

In Brazil, HS code 854011 is NCM 8540.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.