HS Code for Monochrome television

Monochrome television sets are classified under HS code 8528.73. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and 6. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, while heading 8528 specifically addresses monitors and projectors, as well as reception apparatus for television. The subheading 852.73 is reserved for television reception apparatus that incorporates a monochrome video display or screen. This includes devices capable of receiving broadcast signals through a tuner and displaying them in black and white or a single color scale. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the device incorporates radio-broadcast receivers or sound/video recording apparatus, provided the primary function is television reception with a monochrome output. In the modern regulatory environment, these devices are increasingly rare, often found in specialized industrial, medical, or security applications where color is not required for functional monitoring.

Products Included

• Black and white cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions
• Monochrome liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions with built-in tuners
• Industrial monochrome monitors equipped with television reception circuitry
• Portable monochrome television receivers
• Vintage or legacy monochrome television sets for collectors

Common Misclassification

Monochrome televisions are frequently misclassified under HS code 8528.72, which is specifically for color television sets. Another common error is using 8528.52 or 8528.59, which cover monitors that do not incorporate television reception apparatus (tuners). If a monochrome screen is designed solely for use with an automatic data processing (ADP) machine, it should be classified under 8528.52, even if it looks like a television. The presence of a tuner is the deciding factor between a monitor and a television reception apparatus.

FAQ

What is the HS code for monochrome television?

The HS code for monochrome television reception apparatus is 8528.73.

Does 8528.73 include monochrome security monitors?

It only includes them if they possess a built-in tuner for receiving broadcast television signals. If they are strictly for closed-circuit display without a tuner, they are classified as monitors under 8528.52 or 8528.59.