Product classification

HS code for LED display panel: 8531.20

Signalling apparatus, electric, sound or visual, indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.

Classification of LED display panel under HS 8531.20

LED display panels are classified under HS code 8531.20. This heading covers electric sound or visual signaling apparatus, specifically indicator panels incorporating light-emitting diodes (LED). These devices are designed to provide visual information or signals rather than high-definition video content. The classification is governed by Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8531 is intended for apparatus that calls attention to a specific condition or provides alphanumeric data. This includes panels used for displaying prices, scores, or simple directional arrows. The distinction between a signaling panel (8531.20) and a monitor (8528) depends on the complexity of the control circuitry and the intended function. If the panel is primarily for displaying data or status updates via LEDs, 8531.20 is the appropriate code. This code also includes panels with liquid crystal devices (LCD), but LED-based panels are the most common application in industrial and commercial signaling.

Covers
  • LED scoreboards for sports
  • LED ticker tapes for financial data
  • Digital LED price signs for gas stations
  • LED status indicator panels for machinery
  • Alphanumeric LED destination signs for buses
Also under 8531.20
  • Samsung The Wall
  • LG commercial displays
  • Daktronics scoreboards
  • Barco LED displays
  • various industrial HMI (Human-Machine Interface) panels
  • E Ink electronic shelf labels
  • Planar LED displays

Codes often confused with 8531.20

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is under 8528.52 or 8528.59, which cover monitors and projectors. The difference lies in the function: 8528 is for video displays capable of showing complex images and video signals, whereas 8531.20 is for signaling and simple data display. Another error is using 8541.41, which is for individual LED diodes or modules not yet assembled into a signaling apparatus. Finally, LED signs used for advertising are sometimes incorrectly placed in 9405.61 (illuminated signs), but if the sign is a programmable indicator panel, 8531.20 takes precedence.

8528.52Monitors; other than cathode-ray tube; capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.718528.59Monitors other than cathode-ray tube; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour85.28Monitors 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 apparatus8541.41Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED)9405.61Luminaires; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources

Top exporters and importers of HS 853120 (the code used for LED display panel), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853120 (the code used for LED display panel) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 853120, not only LED display panel.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.4B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$744M
  3. 3 United States $588M

World total: $5.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $1.0B
  2. 2 Germany $448M
  3. 3 Thailand $374M

World total: $5.6B 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. 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 LED display panel

Brazil classifies LED display panel under NCM 8531.20.00: HS 8531.20 with 00 added.

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

Questions about LED display panel

What is the HS code for LED display panel?

The HS code for LED display panel is 853120 (Signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530). The HS code for an LED indicator or signaling panel is 8531.20.

How do I classify LED display panel for customs?

LED display panel is classified under HS code 853120 — Signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is a large LED video wall classified under 8531.20?

No, large-scale LED walls used for video broadcasting or advertising are typically classified under 8528.52 as monitors, as they go beyond simple signaling.

Which countries are the top exporters of LED display panel (HS 853120)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853120 (the code used for LED display panel) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 24% of world exports), Vietnam (about $744M) and the United States ($588M). World exports came to about $5.8B, 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 LED display panel (HS 853120)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 853120 (the code used for LED display panel) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 18% of world imports), Germany ($448M) and Thailand ($374M). World imports came to about $5.6B, 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 LED display panel the same in all countries?

The base HS code 853120 for LED display 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 LED display panel in Brazil?

In Brazil, LED display panel (HS 853120) is classified under NCM 8531.20.00.