Product classification
HS code for Flat panel module: 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 flat panel module under HS 8524.19
Flat panel display modules are classified under HS code 8524.19 when they do not utilize liquid crystals (LCD) or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) and lack integrated drivers or control circuits. This heading was introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature to provide a more specific classification for display technologies that were previously scattered across various headings. Heading 8524 covers modules consisting of a display surface and the necessary glass or plastic substrates, whether or not they incorporate touch-sensitive screens. The sub-heading 8524.19 is a residual category for other technologies, such as electronic paper (E-ink) or plasma displays, provided they are in a modular form and not yet incorporated into a finished product like a television or a monitor. The absence of control circuitry is a defining factor; if the module includes video processing electronics, it may move toward heading 8528. This classification ensures that the components are tracked separately from the finished display units, allowing for more accurate trade data and tariff application.
- Covers
- Electronic paper (E-ink) display modules
- Plasma display panels (PDP) without control circuits
- Micro-LED modules without drivers
- Electrophoretic display modules
- Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) 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 frequent errors involve HS codes 8524.11 for LCD modules and 8524.12 for OLED modules. These are the most common display types and have their own specific subheadings. 8524.19 is only for technologies that do not fit those descriptions. Additionally, if the module is imported with a housing, power supply, and video interface, it may be classified as a monitor under 8528.52 or 8528.59, depending on its connectivity and intended use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852419 (the code used for flat panel module), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852419 (the code used for flat panel module) 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 flat panel module.
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 flat panel module
Brazil classifies flat panel module 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 flat panel module
What is the HS code for Flat panel module?
The HS code for Flat panel module 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 flat panel modules of technologies other than LCD or OLED, without drivers, is 8524.19.
How do I classify Flat panel module for customs?
Flat panel module 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 this code include touch screens?
Yes, if the touch-sensitive layer is integrated into the display module, it remains under 8524.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of flat panel module (HS 852419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852419 (the code used for flat panel module) 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 flat panel module (HS 852419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852419 (the code used for flat panel module) 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 Flat panel module the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852419 for Flat panel module 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 module in Brazil?
In Brazil, flat panel module (HS 852419) is classified under NCM 8524.19.00.