Product classification
HS code for OLED panel: 8524.12
Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens, of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), without drivers or control circuits.
Classification of OLED panel under HS 8524.12
HS code 8524.12 is the specific classification for Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) flat panel display modules that do not incorporate drivers or control circuits. This code is part of the 2022 HS nomenclature changes designed to better categorize display technologies. These panels consist of the organic electroluminescent layers sandwiched between substrates (usually glass or flexible plastic) but lack the integrated circuits (ICs) required to drive the pixels. According to Chapter 85 Note 11, these are considered modules even without the electronics, provided they are intended for incorporation into an apparatus. The absence of control circuitry is the defining characteristic that separates 8524.12 from 8524.92. This classification is essential for manufacturers who source the raw display glass or flexible panels separately from the driving electronics. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading 8524 specifically names flat panel display modules, and the subheading 8524.12 specifically identifies OLED technology without the additional circuitry.
- Covers
- Raw OLED glass panels
- Flexible OLED substrates without drivers
- Passive matrix OLED panels without ICs
- OLED display screens without control boards
- OLED modules for assembly lacking signal processors
- Also under 8524.12
- Samsung Display OLED panels
- LG Display OLED modules
- BOE OLED screens
- Visionox flexible OLEDs
Codes often confused with 8524.12
Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under 8524.92, which is the code for OLED modules *with* drivers. It is also sometimes confused with 8524.11, which is reserved for Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) modules without drivers. In some cases, importers mistakenly use 7011 (glass envelopes) or 8529 (parts for monitors), but 8524.12 is the legally superior and more specific code for the display module itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852412 (the code used for OLED panel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852412 (the code used for OLED panel) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 88% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 67% 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 852412, not only OLED panel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $11.6B 88% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$640M 4.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $635M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $13.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$9.9B 67% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $2.3B 16% of world imports
- 3 China $2.1B 15% of world imports
World total: $14.7B 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 OLED panel
Brazil classifies OLED panel under NCM 8524.12.00: HS 8524.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about OLED panel
What is the HS code for OLED panel?
The HS code for OLED panel is 852412 (Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), without drivers or control circuits). The HS code for an OLED panel module without drivers or control circuits is 8524.12.
How do I classify OLED panel for customs?
OLED panel is classified under HS code 852412 — Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens; of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), without drivers or control circuits. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can an OLED panel be flexible?
Yes, OLED panels classified under 8524.12 can be made on flexible plastic substrates, as the classification is based on the light-emitting technology, not the rigidity of the substrate.
Which countries are the top exporters of OLED panel (HS 852412)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852412 (the code used for OLED panel) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($11.6B, 88% of world exports), Vietnam (about $640M) and China ($635M). World exports came to about $13.2B, 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 OLED panel (HS 852412)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852412 (the code used for OLED panel) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $9.9B, 67% of world imports), India ($2.3B) and China ($2.1B). World imports came to about $14.7B, 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 OLED panel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852412 for OLED 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 OLED panel in Brazil?
In Brazil, OLED panel (HS 852412) is classified under NCM 8524.12.00.