Product classification
HS code for CRT display: 8528.49
Monitors, cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour.
Classification of CRT display under HS 8528.49
The classification of a CRT display under HS code 852849 is based on its nature as a cathode-ray tube monitor that is not specifically designed for direct connection to and use with an automatic data processing (ADP) machine of heading 84.71. This code serves as a residual category for CRT monitors that do not meet the specific criteria for ADP machine monitors. Such displays might be used in industrial control systems, specialized video surveillance, medical imaging equipment, or older broadcast monitoring applications where direct computer connectivity is not their primary or sole intended function.
- Covers
- Standalone CRT video monitors (non-computer specific)
- Industrial CRT displays for process control
- Medical imaging CRT monitors (if not primarily for ADP)
- Older security camera CRT monitors
- Specialized broadcast CRT monitors
- 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. A frequent misclassification involves HS code 852842, which specifically covers cathode-ray tube monitors capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71. The key distinction is the intended primary application: 852842 is for computer monitors, while 852849 is for general-purpose CRT monitors not primarily designed for ADP. Another potential confusion could be with HS code 852872, which covers television receivers. While some CRT displays might resemble televisions, 852849 is for monitors, which typically lack integrated tuners and are designed for displaying signals from external sources rather than receiving broadcast signals.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852849 (the code used for CRT display), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852849 (the code used for CRT display) 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 CRT display.
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 CRT display
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 CRT display
What is the HS code for CRT display?
The HS code for CRT display is 852849 (Monitors; cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.42, whether or not colour). The HS code for a CRT display that is not primarily designed for use with an automatic data processing machine is 852849. This code covers cathode-ray tube monitors not elsewhere specified in subheading 8528.42.
How do I classify CRT display for customs?
CRT display 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 does HS 852849 differ from HS 852842?
HS 852849 covers cathode-ray tube monitors that are not specifically designed for direct connection to and use with an automatic data processing machine (ADP) of heading 84.71. In contrast, HS 852842 is specifically for CRT monitors that are designed for such ADP machine connectivity. The distinction hinges on the primary intended application and design purpose of the monitor.
Which countries are the top exporters of CRT display (HS 852849)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852849 (the code used for CRT display) 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 CRT display (HS 852849)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852849 (the code used for CRT display) 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 CRT display the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852849 for CRT display 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 CRT display in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852849 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for CRT display depends on the product's details: 8528.49.30 (Colour CRT monitors with underscan and H/V delay), 8528.49.90 (Other CRT monitors).