Product classification
HS code for Color television: 8528.72
Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Classification of color television under HS 8528.72
HS Code 8528.72 covers reception apparatus for television that incorporates a color video display or screen. The primary function of products under this code is the reception of television signals, which may be transmitted via terrestrial, satellite, or cable systems. This classification applies regardless of whether the unit includes additional features such as radio-broadcast receivers, sound recording devices, or video reproduction apparatus (like built-in DVD players or smart TV functionalities). The defining characteristic is the presence of a tuner or similar circuitry capable of isolating a specific frequency from a broadcast signal and converting it into a visual image on an integrated color screen. As technology has evolved, this code now encompasses LED, OLED, and QLED televisions, provided they contain the necessary hardware to receive broadcast signals directly.
- Covers
- Smart LED color televisions
- OLED and QLED television sets with built-in tuners
- Portable color televisions with reception capability
- Integrated TV/DVD player units with color screens
- Also under 8528.72
- Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV
- LG C3 OLED TV
- Sony Bravia XR A95L
- TCL QM8 Mini LED TV
- Hisense U8 Series Mini-LED ULED TV
Codes often confused with 8528.72
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS Code 8528.52 or 8528.59. These codes are for monitors that do not incorporate a television tuner. A device that looks like a television but lacks the internal hardware to receive a broadcast signal (often used for digital signage or as a computer display) must be classified as a monitor. Furthermore, set-top boxes that receive signals but do not have a built-in screen are classified under 8528.71. Distinguishing between a \"television\" and a \"monitor\" is critical for correct duty assessment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852872 (the code used for color television), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852872 (the code used for color television) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 852872, not only color television.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $15.1B 33% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $10.5B 23% of world exports
- 3 Poland $4.4B 9.6% of world exports
World total: $46.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11.0B 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 5.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.7B 4.2% of world imports
World total: $39.8B 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 color television
Brazil classifies color television under NCM 8528.72.00: HS 8528.72 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about color television
What is the HS code for Color television?
The HS code for Color television is 852872 (Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a colour video display or screen). The HS code for color television sets incorporating a reception apparatus and a color display is 8528.72.
How do I classify Color television for customs?
Color television is classified under HS code 852872 — Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a colour video display or screen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are computer monitors classified under this code?
No, computer monitors are generally classified under 8528.52 if they are of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data processing system, or 8528.59 for other types, as they lack a TV tuner.
Which countries are the top exporters of color television (HS 852872)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852872 (the code used for color television) in UN Comtrade data were China ($15.1B, 33% of world exports), Mexico ($10.5B) and Poland ($4.4B). World exports came to about $46.1B, 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 television (HS 852872)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852872 (the code used for color television) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11.0B, 28% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and the United Kingdom ($1.7B). World imports came to about $39.8B, 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 television the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852872 for Color television 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 television in Brazil?
In Brazil, color television (HS 852872) is classified under NCM 8528.72.00.