Product classification
HS code for Black and white TV: 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.
Classification of black and white TV under HS 8528.73
The classification of black and white television sets under HS code 8528.73 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and GRI 6. Heading 8528 is a broad category encompassing monitors, projectors, and reception apparatus for television. The specific subheading 8528.73 is reserved for apparatus that incorporates a monochrome video display or screen and is capable of receiving a television signal. In the context of the Harmonized System, 'monochrome' refers to screens that display images in shades of a single color, typically black and white, though it also includes specialized displays like green or amber. This classification applies regardless of whether the device includes additional features such as radio-broadcast receivers or sound and video recording or reproducing apparatus. The primary function of the device—receiving a broadcast or cable television signal and displaying it in monochrome—is the deciding factor. Under the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, the presence of a tuner (reception apparatus) is the critical distinction between a television and a standalone monitor. If the device lacks a tuner but is used for monochrome display, it would fall under a different subheading within 8528, such as those for monitors.
- Covers
- Traditional cathode-ray tube (CRT) black and white televisions
- Portable monochrome television receivers with built-in telescopic antennas
- Specialized industrial monochrome monitors that include an integrated television tuner
- Vintage black and white television sets intended for collectors or museum display
- Monochrome video monitors incorporating reception circuitry for broadcast signals
- Also under 8528.73
- 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. Confusion often arises between 8528.73 and 8528.72. The latter is designated for color television reception apparatus. If a television is capable of displaying color, it must be classified under 8528.72, even if it is currently being used to display black and white content. Another common error is using 8528.52, which is for monitors capable of connecting directly to an automatic data processing machine. If the device lacks a tuner, it is a monitor rather than a television.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852873 (the code used for black and white TV), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852873 (the code used for black and white TV) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852873, not only black and white TV.
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 black and white TV
Brazil classifies black and white TV under NCM 8528.73.00: HS 8528.73 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about black and white TV
What is the HS code for Black and white TV?
The HS code for Black and white TV is 852873 (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). The correct HS code is 8528.73, which specifically covers monochrome reception apparatus for television.
How do I classify Black and white TV for customs?
Black and white TV is classified under HS code 852873 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include B&W monitors without tuners?
No, monitors without tuners are classified under 8528.52 or 8528.59 depending on their connectivity and display technology.
Which countries are the top exporters of black and white TV (HS 852873)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852873 (the code used for black and white TV) 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 black and white TV (HS 852873)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852873 (the code used for black and white TV) 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.
Is the HS code for Black and white TV the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852873 for Black and white TV is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for black and white TV in Brazil?
In Brazil, black and white TV (HS 852873) is classified under NCM 8528.73.00.