Product classification
HS code for LCD screen: 8524.91
Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens, of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits.
Classification of LCD screen under HS 8524.91
The classification of LCD screens under HS code 8524.91 is determined by their status as flat panel display modules. This specific code applies to modules consisting of liquid crystal layers situated between glass or plastic substrates, equipped with the necessary drivers or control circuitry required to render images. Unlike finished monitors or televisions, these items are considered intermediate components or sub-assemblies. The inclusion of control circuits is a defining factor for heading 8524, as it distinguishes these modules from raw glass panels or individual electronic components. Under the 2022 HS nomenclature updates, this heading was specifically created to consolidate various flat panel display technologies, ensuring that modules intended for incorporation into other devices—such as laptops, medical equipment, or industrial machinery—are classified uniformly based on their functional assembly rather than their end-use application.
- Covers
- Industrial LCD display modules
- Laptop replacement screens without housing
- Smartphone LCD assemblies with touch-sensitive layers
- Automotive dashboard display panels
- Medical imaging monitor modules
- Tablet display components
- 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 screens are frequently misclassified under heading 8528, which covers finished monitors and television reception apparatus. The distinction lies in the presence of a housing and the capability to function as a standalone peripheral; if the screen is a bare module intended for assembly, 8524.91 is correct. Another common error is using 8548, which is a residual category for electrical parts not elsewhere specified. Since the introduction of heading 8524, most display modules must be moved from 8548 or 9013 to this more specific code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD screen), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD screen) 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 screen.
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 screen
Brazil classifies LCD screen 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 screen
What is the HS code for LCD screen?
The HS code for LCD screen is 852491 (Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuits). The primary HS code for LCD screen modules incorporating drivers or control circuits is 8524.91.
How do I classify LCD screen for customs?
LCD screen 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 touch-screen functionality?
Yes, HS code 8524.91 covers LCD modules whether or not they incorporate touch-sensitive screens, provided they are in the form of a module.
Which countries are the top exporters of LCD screen (HS 852491)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD screen) 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 screen (HS 852491)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852491 (the code used for LCD screen) 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 screen the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852491 for LCD screen 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 screen in Brazil?
In Brazil, LCD screen (HS 852491) is classified under NCM 8524.91.00.