Product classification
HS code for LED TV: 8528.72
Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Classification of LED TV under HS 8528.72
LED televisions are classified under HS code 8528.72 as reception apparatus for television. Despite the commercial name "LED TV," these devices are technically Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) that utilize Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for backlighting rather than cold cathode fluorescent lamps. The classification 8528.72 is designated for apparatus incorporating a color video display or screen and a television tuner capable of receiving broadcast signals. This code is part of a broader category that includes all devices designed to receive and display video signals, whether via terrestrial broadcast, cable, or satellite. The classification remains the same regardless of the smart features or internet connectivity, provided the primary function is the reception and display of television signals.
- Covers
- Smart LED televisions
- 4K and 8K Ultra HD LED TVs
- OLED (Organic LED) televisions
- Curved LED TV sets with tuners
- Hospitality and hotel television sets
- Also under 8528.72
- Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV
- LG C3 OLED TV
- Sony Bravia XR A95L
- TCL QM8 Mini LED TV
- Hisense U8 Series Mini-LED ULED TV
Codes often confused with 8528.72
Common mistake. LED TVs are often confused with computer monitors, which are classified under 8528.52. The primary difference is the presence of a television tuner; a device without a tuner intended for use with a computer is 8528.52, whereas a device with a tuner is 8528.72. Another misclassification involves LED display modules without a tuner or housing, which should be classified under 8524.91. Additionally, set-top boxes that do not include a screen are classified under 8528.71.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852872 (the code used for LED TV), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852872 (the code used for LED TV) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 852872, not only LED TV.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $15.1B 33% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $10.5B 23% of world exports
- 3 Poland $4.4B 9.6% of world exports
World total: $46.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11.0B 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 5.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.7B 4.2% of world imports
World total: $39.8B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 TV
Brazil classifies LED TV under NCM 8528.72.00: HS 8528.72 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LED TV
What is the HS code for LED TV?
The HS code for LED TV is 852872 (Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a colour video display or screen). The HS code for color LED televisions incorporating a tuner is 8528.72.
How do I classify LED TV for customs?
LED TV is classified under HS code 852872 — Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a colour video display or screen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is an OLED TV classified differently?
Generally, OLED TVs are classified under the same 8528.72 code as they serve the same function as reception apparatus for television with a color display.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED TV (HS 852872)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852872 (the code used for LED TV) in UN Comtrade data were China ($15.1B, 33% of world exports), Mexico ($10.5B) and Poland ($4.4B). World exports came to about $46.1B, 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 TV (HS 852872)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852872 (the code used for LED TV) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11.0B, 28% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and the United Kingdom ($1.7B). World imports came to about $39.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for LED TV the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852872 for LED TV 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 TV in Brazil?
In Brazil, LED TV (HS 852872) is classified under NCM 8528.72.00.