Product classification
HS code for LCD module: 8524.91
Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens, of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits.
Classification of LCD module under HS 8524.91
LCD modules are classified under HS code 8524.91. This heading was introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature to provide a specific location for flat panel display modules (FPDMs). According to the Chapter 85 notes, these modules consist of a display screen (in this case, liquid crystal) and the necessary electronic components to drive the pixels, such as driver ICs or control circuits. They may or may not incorporate touch-sensitive screens. The classification 8524.91 specifically refers to modules that utilize liquid crystals. This classification is essential for components that are more than just a simple LCD glass (which might fall under Chapter 90) but less than a finished monitor or television (which falls under 8528). The inclusion of drivers or control circuits is the defining technical characteristic that places these modules in heading 8524. This code is used regardless of whether the module is intended for a smartphone, a laptop, or an industrial device.
- Covers
- TFT-LCD modules with driver electronics
- Smartphone LCD replacement screens (as modules)
- Laptop display panels
- LCD modules with integrated touch sensors
- Industrial LCD modules with control boards
- 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. Before the 2022 update, these were often classified under 8529.90 as parts of television or radar apparatus. Using 8529 now is incorrect as 8524 is the specific heading for modules. Another common error is 8528.52, which is for finished monitors; a module lacks the housing and power supply to be considered a finished monitor. Furthermore, 9013.80 was previously used for liquid crystal devices, but the presence of control circuits now directs the classification to 8524.91. Importers must distinguish between the module (8524) and the finished signaling panel (8531) based on the complexity and intended use of the circuitry.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD module), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD module) 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 module.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $31.3B 72% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$2.7B 6.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$2.2B 5.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $43.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$7.8B 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $3.5B 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.1B 9.3% of world imports
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 module
Brazil classifies LCD module 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 module
What is the HS code for LCD module?
The HS code for LCD module 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 LCD modules incorporating drivers or control circuits is 8524.91.
How do I classify LCD module for customs?
LCD module 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.
Does this code include the touch screen?
Yes, HS code 8524.91 includes LCD modules whether or not they incorporate touch-sensitive screens.
Which countries are the top exporters of LCD module (HS 852491)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD module) 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 module (HS 852491)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD module) 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 module the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852491 for LCD 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 LCD module in Brazil?
In Brazil, LCD module (HS 852491) is classified under NCM 8524.91.00.