Product classification
HS code for Digital projector: 8528.69
Projectors, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour.
Classification of digital projector under HS 8528.69
Digital projectors are classified under HS code 8528.69 within the Harmonized System. Heading 8528 is a broad category covering monitors, projectors, and television reception apparatus. The classification of projectors is divided based on their technical specifications and intended use. Subheading 8528.62 is specifically for projectors that are of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data processing (ADP) system of heading 8471. However, most modern digital projectors are designed with a variety of interfaces, such as HDMI, VGA, and composite video, allowing them to connect to a wide range of devices including DVD players, gaming consoles, and satellite receivers. Because these devices are not solely or principally for use with computers, they fall into the other category of 8528.69. This classification includes various technologies such as Digital Light Processing (DLP), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS). The classification remains 8528.69 even if the projector includes smart features like an integrated operating system or wireless streaming capabilities, as its primary function remains the projection of a video image from an external or internal source.
- Covers
- Home theater projectors
- Multimedia business projectors
- DLP and LCD projectors
- Laser projectors
- Pico or pocket projectors
- Also under 8528.69
- Christie CP4440-RGB
- Barco UDM-4K22
- Panasonic PT-RQ50K
- Sony SRX-R815P
- NEC NC3541L
Codes often confused with 8528.69
Common mistake. Digital projectors are frequently misclassified under 8528.62. Customs authorities strictly interpret solely or principally used for ADP systems. If a projector has a video-in port (like HDMI) that is commonly used for non-computer sources, it is usually pushed to 8528.69. Another misclassification occurs with 9007.20, which is for cinematographic projectors; these are typically large-scale professional theater projectors using film or specialized digital cinema standards, not standard commercial digital projectors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852869 (the code used for digital projector), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852869 (the code used for digital projector) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 852869, not only digital projector.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $927M 58% of world exports
- 2 Philippines $132M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $82M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $246M 22% of world imports
- 2 Japan $109M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 India $58M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 digital projector
Brazil splits HS 8528.69 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8528.69.10DMD (digital micromirror) projectors
- 8528.69.90Other projectors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about digital projector
What is the HS code for Digital projector?
The HS code for Digital projector is 852869 (Projectors; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour). The standard HS code for most multi-purpose digital projectors is 8528.69.
How do I classify Digital projector for customs?
Digital projector is classified under HS code 852869 — Projectors; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.62, whether or not colour. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code change if the projector is 4K?
No, the resolution (720p, 1080p, or 4K) does not change the primary HS code classification, though it may affect the specific duty rate in some jurisdictions.
Which countries are the top exporters of digital projector (HS 852869)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852869 (the code used for digital projector) in UN Comtrade data were China ($927M, 58% of world exports), the Philippines ($132M) and Mexico ($82M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 digital projector (HS 852869)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852869 (the code used for digital projector) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($246M, 22% of world imports), Japan ($109M) and India ($58M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Digital projector the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852869 for Digital projector 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 digital projector in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852869 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for digital projector depends on the product's details: 8528.69.10 (DMD (digital micromirror) projectors), 8528.69.90 (Other projectors).