Product classification
HS code for Cathode ray tube monitor: 8528.49
Monitors, cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour.
Classification of cathode ray tube monitor under HS 8528.49
Cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors are classified under HS code 8528.49. This classification falls within Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Specifically, heading 8528 encompasses monitors and projectors, as well as reception apparatus for television. The subheading 8528.49 is designated for CRT monitors that are not of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data processing (ADP) system. This distinction is critical because monitors designed specifically for computers are classified under 8528.42. The classification is determined by the technical characteristics of the display technology, which utilizes a vacuum tube containing one or more electron guns and a phosphorescent screen to display images. Despite the global shift toward flat-panel displays, the HS nomenclature maintains specific codes for CRT technology to ensure accurate tracking of legacy equipment and specialized industrial displays that still utilize this hardware.
- Covers
- Analog CRT video monitors
- Monochrome cathode ray tube displays
- Color CRT monitors for closed-circuit television (CCTV)
- Industrial CRT display units for legacy machinery
- CRT monitors with BNC connectors for professional video editing
- Also under 8528.49
- Sony PVM-20L5
- JVC TM-H150CG
- Ikegami HTM-1517R
- Barco MDCC-2121
- Panasonic BT-S1300N
Codes often confused with 8528.49
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 8528.49 and 8528.42. Code 8528.42 is reserved for CRT monitors that are capable of connecting directly to and are designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 8471. Another common error is confusing CRT monitors with flat-panel displays, such as LCD or LED monitors, which are classified under 8528.52 or 8528.59 depending on their connectivity and intended use. Importers must verify the display technology and the primary interface to avoid using the incorrect code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852849 (the code used for cathode ray tube monitor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852849 (the code used for cathode ray tube monitor) in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Greece, with 11% 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 852849, not only cathode ray tube monitor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Israel $88M 46% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $49M 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $11M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Greece $10M 11% of world imports
- 2 Italy $7.3M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $6.2M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $98M 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 cathode ray tube monitor
Brazil splits HS 8528.49 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8528.49.30Colour CRT monitors with underscan and H/V delay
- 8528.49.90Other CRT monitors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cathode ray tube monitor
What is the HS code for Cathode ray tube monitor?
The HS code for Cathode ray tube monitor is 852849 (Monitors; cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour). The HS code for cathode ray tube monitors not intended for ADP systems is 8528.49.
How do I classify Cathode ray tube monitor for customs?
Cathode ray tube monitor is classified under HS code 852849 — Monitors; cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 8528.42 and 8528.49?
Classification 8528.42 is used for monitors designed for computer systems, whereas 8528.49 is for all other CRT monitors, such as those used in broadcast or security.
Which countries are the top exporters of cathode ray tube monitor (HS 852849)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852849 (the code used for cathode ray tube monitor) in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($88M, 46% of world exports), Thailand ($49M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 cathode ray tube monitor (HS 852849)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852849 (the code used for cathode ray tube monitor) in UN Comtrade data were Greece ($10M, 11% of world imports), Italy ($7.3M) and Thailand ($6.2M). World imports came to about $98M, 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 Cathode ray tube monitor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852849 for Cathode ray tube monitor 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 cathode ray tube monitor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852849 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cathode ray tube monitor depends on the product's details: 8528.49.30 (Colour CRT monitors with underscan and H/V delay), 8528.49.90 (Other CRT monitors).