Product classification
HS code for LCD panel: 8524.11
Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens, of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuits.
Classification of LCD panel under HS 8524.11
HS code 8524.11 is used for flat panel display modules that consist of liquid crystals but do not incorporate drivers or control circuits. This code was introduced in the 2022 Harmonized System update to provide a clear distinction for "bare" or "passive" display components. These panels are essentially the glass substrates containing the liquid crystal material, electrodes, and polarizers, but they lack the active semiconductor components (drivers) required to address the pixels and generate an image. They are considered an intermediate stage of manufacturing. According to GRI 1, classification is determined by the terms of the heading and subheadings. Since 8524 specifically covers display modules, and 8524.11 specifies the absence of drivers, this is the correct code for raw panels. These are typically imported by manufacturers who will later bond driver ICs to the glass or connect them to a printed circuit board. The absence of electronic control components is the defining legal characteristic that separates this code from 8524.91. This distinction is vital for customs valuation and the application of specific trade rules related to electronic components.
- Covers
- Bare LCD glass panels
- LCD panels without Chip-on-Glass (COG)
- Passive matrix LCD panels without drivers
- Unmounted liquid crystal display cells
- LCD panels for further assembly into modules
- Also under 8524.11
- Samsung Display LCD panels (raw)
- LG Display LCD panels (raw)
- BOE Technology LCD cells
- AU Optronics (AUO) bare LCDs
- Innolux LCD modules (driverless)
Codes often confused with 8524.11
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is 8524.91, which is for modules that *do* include drivers. If a panel has even a single driver IC attached, it no longer qualifies for 8524.11. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 7007.19 or 7007.29 (safety glass), but because the item contains liquid crystals and is designed for display purposes, Chapter 85 takes precedence over Chapter 70.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852411 (the code used for LCD panel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852411 (the code used for LCD panel) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% 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 852411, not only LCD panel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$7.2B 54% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Hong Kong $1.9B 14% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $1.5B 11% of world exports
World total: $13.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $7.3B 42% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $4.5B 26% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $2.4B 14% of world imports
World total: $17.4B 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 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 panel
Brazil classifies LCD panel under NCM 8524.11.00: HS 8524.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LCD panel
What is the HS code for LCD panel?
The HS code for LCD panel is 852411 (Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuits). The HS code for an LCD panel without drivers or control circuits is 8524.11.
How do I classify LCD panel for customs?
LCD panel is classified under HS code 852411 — Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuits. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8524.11 include touch screens?
It can include a touch-sensitive layer, provided that the assembly still lacks the drivers or control circuits for the display and touch functions.
Which countries are the top exporters of LCD panel (HS 852411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852411 (the code used for LCD panel) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $7.2B, 54% of world exports), Hong Kong ($1.9B) and South Korea ($1.5B). World exports came to about $13.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of LCD panel (HS 852411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852411 (the code used for LCD panel) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.3B, 42% of world imports), Mexico ($4.5B) and Hong Kong ($2.4B). World imports came to about $17.4B, 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 LCD panel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852411 for LCD panel 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 panel in Brazil?
In Brazil, LCD panel (HS 852411) is classified under NCM 8524.11.00.