Product classification
HS code for Display panel: 8524.19
Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens, of other than liquid crystals or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), without drivers or control circuits.
Classification of display panel under HS 8524.19
Display panels are classified under HS code 8524.19, a category introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature to specifically address flat panel display modules. This classification falls under Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Subheading 8524.19 is reserved for modules that are not based on liquid crystal (LCD) or organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technologies and are presented without drivers or control circuits. The classification is based on the principle that these are components rather than finished goods. Even if the module incorporates a touch-sensitive screen, it remains under 8524 as long as it does not possess the circuitry required to function as a standalone monitor or television. This code is essential for manufacturers who trade in raw display components. The determination depends on the absence of video processing components; if the unit includes a tuner or complex signal processing boards, it would likely move to heading 8528. The 8524.19 code acts as a residual category for emerging technologies like electronic paper (E-ink) or plasma modules that do not fit the more common LCD/OLED definitions.
- Covers
- Electronic ink (E-paper) display modules without drivers
- Plasma display panels (PDP) without control circuits
- Touch-sensitive display modules (non-LCD/OLED)
- Bistable display modules
- Also under 8524.19
- E Ink Carta modules
- Samsung MicroLED panels (component level)
- Sony Crystal LED modules (component level)
- Amazon Kindle display modules (E-ink)
Codes often confused with 8524.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using HS code 8524.11 (for LCD) or 8524.12 (for OLED). Importers must verify the underlying technology of the panel. Additionally, these modules are often incorrectly classified under HS code 8528.52 or 8528.59, which are reserved for finished monitors. The key difference is the presence of a housing and the electronic circuitry necessary to display a video signal directly from a source.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852419 (the code used for display panel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852419 (the code used for display panel) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% 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 852419, not only display panel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$610M 58% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $160M 15% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $123M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $859M 71% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $65M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$59M 4.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 display panel
Brazil classifies display panel under NCM 8524.19.00: HS 8524.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about display panel
What is the HS code for Display panel?
The HS code for Display panel is 852419 (Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of other than liquid crystals or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), without drivers or control circuits). The HS code for display panels (other than LCD/OLED and without drivers) is 8524.19.
How do I classify Display panel for customs?
Display panel is classified under HS code 852419 — Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of other than liquid crystals or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), without drivers or control circuits. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8524.19 include touch screens?
Yes, flat panel display modules incorporating touch-sensitive screens are included here, provided they meet the other technical criteria of the heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of display panel (HS 852419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852419 (the code used for display panel) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $610M, 58% of world exports), China ($160M) and Hong Kong ($123M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of display panel (HS 852419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852419 (the code used for display panel) in UN Comtrade data were China ($859M, 71% of world imports), Hong Kong ($65M) and Vietnam (about $59M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Display panel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852419 for Display panel 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 display panel in Brazil?
In Brazil, display panel (HS 852419) is classified under NCM 8524.19.00.