Product classification

HS code for Monitor: 8471.60

Units of automatic data processing machines, input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing.

Classification of monitor under HS 8471.60

The classification of monitors under HS code 8471.60 pertains specifically to units of automatic data processing (ADP) machines. According to the Section XVI notes and Chapter 84 definitions, an ADP unit must be of a kind solely or principally used in an ADP system, be connectable to the central processing unit, and be able to accept or deliver data in a form (codes or signals) which can be used by the system. While many modern monitors are classified under 8528, 8471.60 is used for those that are strictly input or output units for computers. This classification is often scrutinized because the distinction between a computer monitor and a television or a general-purpose monitor has blurred with technological convergence. However, for customs purposes, if a monitor lacks a television tuner and is designed specifically for use with a computer system (often lacking certain video inputs or having specific aspect ratios), it may fall under 8471.60. The key factor is the primary function and the technical capability to interface with an ADP machine. Monitors classified here are typically used in office environments, server rooms, or as part of industrial computer workstations. They are characterized by their ability to display high-resolution text and graphics generated by a computer's graphics card.

Covers
  • LCD computer monitors
  • LED displays for workstations
  • CRT monitors for legacy computer systems
  • Touchscreen monitors for ADP units
  • External display units for laptops
Also under 8471.60
  • Logitech MX Master 3 mouse
  • Dell UltraSharp U2723QE monitor
  • HP LaserJet Pro M404dn printer
  • Wacom Intuos Pro tablet

Codes often confused with 8471.60

Common mistake. Monitors are frequently misclassified under 8528.52 or 8528.59. Heading 8528 covers monitors and projectors not incorporating television reception apparatus, but specifically those capable of connecting to an ADP machine. The distinction between 8471.60 and 8528 depends on the specific legal notes of the country's tariff schedule, as many jurisdictions have moved all monitors to 8528.

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 apparatus

Top exporters and importers of HS 847160 (the code used for monitor), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847160 (the code used for monitor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 847160, not only monitor.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $6.6B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$1.8B
  3. 3 United States $1.3B

World total: $16.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.2B
  2. 2 Germany $1.2B
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$773M

World total: $17.1B 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 codes for monitor

Brazil splits HS 8471.60 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about monitor

What is the HS code for Monitor?

The HS code for Monitor is 847160 (Units of automatic data processing machines; input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing).

How do I classify Monitor for customs?

Monitor is classified under HS code 847160 — Units of automatic data processing machines; input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for a computer monitor?

Under the ADP unit classification, the HS code is 8471.60, though many are now classified under 8528.52.

Does 8471.60 include monitors with TV tuners?

No, any monitor with a television tuner must be classified under heading 8528 as a television reception apparatus.

Which countries are the top exporters of monitor (HS 847160)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847160 (the code used for monitor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.6B, 40% of world exports), Vietnam (about $1.8B) and the United States ($1.3B). World exports came to about $16.4B, 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 monitor (HS 847160)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 847160 (the code used for monitor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.2B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and Vietnam (about $773M). World imports came to about $17.1B, 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.

Is the HS code for Monitor the same in all countries?

The base HS code 847160 for Monitor 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 monitor in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 847160 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for monitor depends on the product's details: 8471.60.52 (Computer keyboards), 8471.60.53 (Computer mice, trackballs and pointing devices), 8471.60.54 (Computer digitising tablets), 8471.60.59 (Other computer input units), 8471.60.61 (Video terminals with monochrome display), 8471.60.62 (Video terminals with colour display), and more.