Product classification
HS code for Radar display tube: 8540.60
Tubes, cathode ray, n.e.c. in heading no. 8540.
Classification of radar display tube under HS 8540.60
Radar display tubes are classified under HS code 8540.60. These components are specialized cathode-ray tubes (CRTs) designed to visualize the electronic signals received by a radar system. Heading 8540 covers thermionic, cold cathode, or photo-cathode valves and tubes. Subheading 8540.60 is the specific category for "other" cathode-ray tubes that are not used for television receivers or data/graphic displays of a type used in computers. Radar display tubes often have unique phosphors and persistence characteristics required for sweep-line radar imaging, which distinguishes them from standard consumer electronics tubes. Even as the industry shifts toward LCD and LED technology, these specific vacuum-tube components remain classified here based on their physical construction as cathode-ray devices.
- Covers
- Monochrome radar CRTs
- Color radar display tubes
- Plan Position Indicator (PPI) tubes
- A-scope radar tubes
- Specialized maritime radar vacuum displays
- Also under 8540.60
- Tektronix Oscilloscope CRT
- Raytheon Radar Display Tube
- Philips Storage Tube
- Hewlett-Packard Oscilloscope CRT
- Siemens Medical Imaging CRT
Codes often confused with 8540.60
Common mistake. Radar display tubes are frequently misclassified under 8540.11 or 8540.12, which are reserved for television receiver cathode-ray tubes. They are also sometimes incorrectly placed under 8526.10, which is the code for the complete radar apparatus. Per the rules of Chapter 85, individual tubes must be classified in 8540 rather than as parts of the radar system in 8529, provided they are not already excluded by legal notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854060 (the code used for radar display tube), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854060 (the code used for radar display tube) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 854060, not only radar display tube.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $4.1M 33% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $3.8M 30% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.0M 17% of world exports
World total: $12M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $2.3M 20% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $1.4M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.0M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $11M 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 codes for radar display tube
Brazil splits HS 8540.60 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8540.60.10Colour data display tubes, 0.4 mm pitch or more
- 8540.60.90Other cathode-ray tubes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about radar display tube
What is the HS code for Radar display tube?
The HS code for Radar display tube is 854060 (Tubes; cathode ray, n.e.c. in heading no. 8540).
How do I classify Radar display tube for customs?
Radar display tube is classified under HS code 854060 — Tubes; cathode ray, n.e.c. in heading no. 8540. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for radar display tubes?
The specific HS code for cathode-ray radar display tubes is 8540.60.
Are modern LCD radar screens classified here?
No, LCD or LED screens used for radar are typically classified under 8528 as monitors or 8524 as flat panel display modules.
Which countries are the top exporters of radar display tube (HS 854060)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854060 (the code used for radar display tube) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.1M, 33% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($3.8M) and Germany ($2.0M). World exports came to about $12M, 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 radar display tube (HS 854060)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854060 (the code used for radar display tube) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.3M, 20% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.4M) and the United Kingdom ($1.0M). World imports came to about $11M, 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 Radar display tube the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854060 for Radar display tube 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 radar display tube in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 854060 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for radar display tube depends on the product's details: 8540.60.10 (Colour data display tubes, 0.4 mm pitch or more), 8540.60.90 (Other cathode-ray tubes).