Product classification
HS code for Color picture tube: 8540.11
Tubes, cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour.
Classification of color picture tube under HS 8540.11
Color picture tubes are classified under HS code 8540.11. This classification covers cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, specifically those capable of displaying images in color. The classification logic follows the functional nature of the component as a thermionic or cold cathode tube. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, and heading 8540 is dedicated to thermionic, cold cathode, or photo-cathode valves and tubes. Subheading 8540.11 is the most specific designation for the color variant of these tubes, which were the primary display technology for CRT televisions and monitors before the advent of flat-panel displays.
- Covers
- Color CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) for televisions
- Color video monitor cathode-ray tubes
- Shadow mask color picture tubes
- Aperture grille color picture tubes
- Trinitron-style color display tubes
- Also under 8540.11
- Sony Trinitron CRTs
- Philips Color CRT
- Samsung DynaFlat CRT
- Mitsubishi Diamondtron CRT
- LG Flatron CRT
Codes often confused with 8540.11
Common mistake. Color picture tubes are often misclassified with HS code 8528.72, which refers to complete television reception apparatus. HS code 8540.11 is strictly for the component tube itself, not the finished television. Another common error is confusing them with 8540.12, which is specifically for monochrome (black and white) picture tubes. Furthermore, modern LCD or LED panels are classified under 8524, not 8540.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854011 (the code used for color picture tube), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854011 (the code used for color picture tube) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 854011, not only color picture tube.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.0M 32% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $833K 25% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $455K 14% of world exports
World total: $3.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $1.4M 27% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$592K 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Singapore $571K 11% of world imports
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 color picture tube
Brazil classifies color picture tube under NCM 8540.11.00: HS 8540.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about color picture tube
What is the HS code for Color picture tube?
The HS code for Color picture tube is 854011 (Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour). The HS code for a color cathode-ray television picture tube is 8540.11.
How do I classify Color picture tube for customs?
Color picture tube is classified under HS code 854011 — Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are computer monitor tubes classified here?
Yes, if the computer monitor uses cathode-ray tube technology and is capable of color display, the tube component is classified under 8540.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of color picture tube (HS 854011)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854011 (the code used for color picture tube) 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 color picture tube (HS 854011)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854011 (the code used for color picture tube) 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.
Is the HS code for Color picture tube the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854011 for Color picture tube 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 color picture tube in Brazil?
In Brazil, color picture tube (HS 854011) is classified under NCM 8540.11.00.