Product classification
HS code for Flat panel display: 8528.59
Monitors other than cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour.
Classification of flat panel display under HS 8528.59
HS code 8528.59 is designated for flat panel displays that function as monitors but do not utilize cathode-ray tube (CRT) technology and are not specifically designed for use with an automatic data processing (ADP) system of heading 8471. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which deals with electrical machinery and equipment. The code 8528.59 acts as a residual category for "other" monitors that do not meet the technical specifications of subheading 8528.52. These displays typically employ Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Light Emitting Diode (LED), or Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technologies. They are classified here based on their primary function as a visual display unit for video signals from various sources such as cameras, media players, or industrial controllers, rather than being exclusively peripheral units for computers.
- Covers
- LCD industrial monitors for control rooms
- OLED digital signage displays for advertising
- LED video walls for public information systems
- Plasma display panels not containing a tuner
- Touchscreen monitors not dedicated to ADP systems
- High-definition professional video monitors for editing
- Also under 8528.59
- SmallHD Cine 7
- EIZO RadiForce RX660
- Barco MDSC-8232
- Samsung QM85R
- Planar Clarity Matrix G3
Codes often confused with 8528.59
Common mistake. The most common error is classifying these displays under 8528.52, which is reserved for monitors solely or principally used in an automatic data processing (ADP) system. To qualify for 8528.52, the monitor must typically have specific connectors like VGA or DisplayPort and lack features like television tuners or specialized video inputs. Another common misclassification is 8528.72, which covers television reception apparatus. If the display includes a tuner or is capable of receiving broadcast signals, it must be classified as a television regardless of the screen technology.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852859 (the code used for flat panel display), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852859 (the code used for flat panel display) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 852859, not only flat panel display.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $5.1B 44% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.0B 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $784M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $11.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 17% of world imports
- 2 Japan $739M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $667M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $8.4B 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 flat panel display
Brazil classifies flat panel display under NCM 8528.59.00: HS 8528.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about flat panel display
What is the HS code for Flat panel display?
The HS code for Flat panel display is 852859 (Monitors other than cathode-ray tube; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour). The HS code for a flat panel display monitor not for ADP use is 8528.59.
How do I classify Flat panel display for customs?
Flat panel display is classified under HS code 852859 — Monitors other than cathode-ray tube; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between an ADP monitor and an 'other' monitor?
ADP monitors (8528.52) are designed specifically for computers, often featuring high-resolution text display capabilities and specific interfaces, whereas 8528.59 monitors are for general video or industrial use.
Which countries are the top exporters of flat panel display (HS 852859)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852859 (the code used for flat panel display) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.1B, 44% of world exports), Thailand ($1.0B) and Mexico ($784M). World exports came to about $11.7B, 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 flat panel display (HS 852859)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852859 (the code used for flat panel display) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 17% of world imports), Japan ($739M) and Thailand ($667M). World imports came to about $8.4B, 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 Flat panel display the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852859 for Flat panel 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 flat panel display in Brazil?
In Brazil, flat panel display (HS 852859) is classified under NCM 8528.59.00.