Product classification
HS code for Monochrome television: 8528.73
Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating a monochrome video display or screen.
Classification of monochrome television under HS 8528.73
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8528.73
- Panasonic TR-930 (vintage B&W TV)
- Sony PVM-9L2 (older broadcast monitor)
- various industrial CCTV monochrome monitors
- specific monochrome display modules for legacy machinery
Codes often confused with 8528.73
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852873 (the code used for monochrome television), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852873 (the code used for monochrome television) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 40% 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 852873, not only monochrome television.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $26M 49% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $5.9M 11% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.8M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $52M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $32M 40% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $16M 20% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $5.5M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $80M 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 monochrome television
Brazil classifies monochrome television under NCM 8528.73.00: HS 8528.73 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about monochrome television
What is the HS code for Monochrome television?
The HS code for Monochrome television is 852873 (Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a monochrome video display or screen). The HS code for monochrome television reception apparatus is 8528.73.
How do I classify Monochrome television for customs?
Monochrome television is classified under HS code 852873 — Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a monochrome video display or screen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of monochrome television (HS 852873)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852873 (the code used for monochrome television) in UN Comtrade data were India ($26M, 49% of world exports), Singapore ($5.9M) and the United Kingdom ($2.8M). World exports came to about $52M, 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 monochrome television (HS 852873)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852873 (the code used for monochrome television) in UN Comtrade data were India ($32M, 40% of world imports), Singapore ($16M) and the United Kingdom ($5.5M). World imports came to about $80M, 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 Monochrome television the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852873 for Monochrome television 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 monochrome television in Brazil?
In Brazil, monochrome television (HS 852873) is classified under NCM 8528.73.00.