Product classification

HS code for LCD display: 8524.91

Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens, of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits.

Classification of LCD display under HS 8524.91

The classification of LCD display modules is governed by heading 8524, which was introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature update to streamline the categorization of flat panel display modules. Subheading 8524.91 specifically addresses modules that utilize liquid crystal technology and incorporate drivers or control circuits. This classification is based on the technical complexity of the module. A "module" in this context is an assembly that is more than a simple glass panel but has not yet reached the status of a finished monitor or television. The inclusion of "drivers or control circuits" means the module has the necessary integrated circuits (ICs) to manage the pixels and translate electronic signals into visual data. Following GRI 1 and 6, the product is classified here because it is a component intended for incorporation into other devices, such as laptops, medical devices, or automotive dashboards. The presence of the control circuitry is the primary factor that distinguishes this code from those for bare panels. This code ensures that these high-tech components are tracked accurately, separate from both raw materials and finished consumer electronics.

Covers
  • LCD modules with integrated driver ICs
  • Liquid crystal displays with control circuits
  • Touch-sensitive LCD modules with drivers
  • TFT-LCD modules for industrial equipment
  • LCD assemblies for smartphones or tablets
Also under 8524.91
  • LG Display IPS panels
  • Samsung LCD modules
  • AUO TFT-LCDs
  • Innolux automotive displays
  • BOE laptop screens

Codes often confused with 8524.91

Common mistake. LCD displays are often confused with HS code 8524.11, which is for modules *without* drivers or control circuits. They are also frequently misclassified under 8528.52 if the customs officer perceives the module as a finished monitor. Furthermore, prior to 2022, these were often placed under 9013.80 (liquid crystal devices not elsewhere specified), but the new 8524 heading now takes legal precedence for display modules.

8524.11Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuits8528.52Monitors; other than cathode-ray tube; capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.719013.80Optical devices, appliances and instruments; n.e.c. in heading no. 901385.24Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens

Top exporters and importers of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD display), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD display) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 23% 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 852491, not only LCD display.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $31.3B
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$2.7B
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$2.2B

World total: $43.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$7.8B
  2. 2 China $3.5B
  3. 3 Germany $3.1B

World total: $33.3B 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 LCD display

Brazil classifies LCD display under NCM 8524.91.00: HS 8524.91 with 00 added.

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

Questions about LCD display

What is the HS code for LCD display?

The HS code for LCD display is 852491 (Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits). The HS code for an LCD display module that includes drivers or control circuits is 8524.91.

How do I classify LCD display for customs?

LCD display is classified under HS code 852491 — Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 8524.11 and 8524.91?

HS code 8524.11 is for bare LCD panels without any electronic drivers, while 8524.91 includes the drivers or control circuits necessary to operate the display.

Which countries are the top exporters of LCD display (HS 852491)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD display) in UN Comtrade data were China ($31.3B, 72% of world exports), Taiwan (about $2.7B) and Vietnam (about $2.2B). World exports came to about $43.7B, 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 LCD display (HS 852491)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD display) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $7.8B, 23% of world imports), China ($3.5B) and Germany ($3.1B). World imports came to about $33.3B, 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 LCD display the same in all countries?

The base HS code 852491 for LCD 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 LCD display in Brazil?

In Brazil, LCD display (HS 852491) is classified under NCM 8524.91.00.