Product classification

HS code for Graphic display tube: 8540.40

Tubes, data/graphic display tubes, monochrome, data/graphic display tubes, colour, with a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4mm.

Classification of graphic display tube under HS 8540.40

Graphic display tubes are classified under HS code 8540.40. This code is situated in Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof. Heading 8540 specifically covers thermionic, cold cathode, or photo-cathode valves and tubes, such as vacuum or gas-filled tubes. Subheading 8540.40 is dedicated to data/graphic display tubes, which include both monochrome and color versions. For color tubes to fall under this code, they must have a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4 mm. These tubes are essentially Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) designed for high-resolution output, such as those used in older computer monitors, radar displays, or medical imaging equipment. The classification is based on the technical function of the tube as a component that converts electronic signals into a visual graphic display via electron beams hitting a phosphor-coated screen.

Covers
  • Monochrome data display tubes
  • Color graphic display tubes (pitch < 0.4mm)
  • Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) for computer monitors
  • High-resolution radar display tubes
  • Medical monitor display tubes (CRT type)
  • Industrial graphic display vacuum tubes
Also under 8540.40
  • Sony Trinitron GDM-FW900 (PC monitor)
  • Eizo FlexScan T960 (CAD monitor)
  • IBM P260 (PC monitor)
  • NEC MultiSync FP2141SB (PC monitor)
  • Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2070SB (PC monitor)

Codes often confused with 8540.40

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is under HS code 8528, which covers finished monitors and projectors. HS code 8540.40 is strictly for the tube itself as a component, not the entire display unit with housing and circuitry. Another error is using 8540.11, which is for television picture tubes. The distinction is the 'pitch' and the intended use; graphic display tubes (8540.40) require a finer dot pitch for data clarity compared to standard television tubes.

85.28Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus8540.11Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour

Top exporters and importers of HS 854040 (the code used for graphic display tube), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854040 (the code used for graphic display tube) in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 14% 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 854040, not only graphic display tube.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Singapore $4.6M
  2. 2 United States $3.8M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $1.5M

World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $1.8M
  2. 2 United States $1.8M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $1.6M

World total: $12M 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 graphic display tube

Brazil classifies graphic display tube under NCM 8540.40.00: HS 8540.40 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about graphic display tube

What is the HS code for Graphic display tube?

The HS code for Graphic display tube is 854040 (Tubes; data/graphic display tubes, monochrome; data/graphic display tubes, colour, with a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4mm). The HS code for a graphic display tube (CRT type) with a phosphor dot pitch of less than 0.4mm is 8540.40.

How do I classify Graphic display tube for customs?

Graphic display tube is classified under HS code 854040 — Tubes; data/graphic display tubes, monochrome; data/graphic display tubes, colour, with a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code apply to LCD or LED screens?

No, HS code 8540.40 only applies to vacuum-based tubes like CRTs. LCD and LED displays are classified under heading 8524 (for modules) or 8528 (for finished monitors).

Which countries are the top exporters of graphic display tube (HS 854040)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854040 (the code used for graphic display tube) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($4.6M, 34% of world exports), the United States ($3.8M) and the United Kingdom ($1.5M). World exports came to about $14M, 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 graphic display tube (HS 854040)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 854040 (the code used for graphic display tube) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.8M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($1.8M) and Saudi Arabia ($1.6M). World imports came to about $12M, 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 Graphic display tube the same in all countries?

The base HS code 854040 for Graphic display tube 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 graphic display tube in Brazil?

In Brazil, graphic display tube (HS 854040) is classified under NCM 8540.40.00.