Product classification
HS code for Smart TV: 8528.72
Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Classification of smart TV under HS 8528.72
Smart TVs are classified under HS code 8528.72. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8528 covers monitors and projectors, as well as reception apparatus for television. The subheading 8528.72 is specifically for reception apparatus for television that incorporates a color video display or screen. Although the term "Smart TV" highlights the device's internet connectivity and software capabilities, the HS system classifies the product based on its fundamental function as a television receiver. This means the device must be capable of receiving signals from a television tuner, cable, or satellite, and displaying those signals on an integrated screen. The inclusion of additional features, such as built-in speakers, recording capabilities, or web browsing software, does not change the primary classification under 8528.72. The distinction between a Smart TV and a computer monitor is often based on the presence of a tuner and the specific design characteristics intended for television viewing rather than close-up data processing. All modern color televisions, including LED, OLED, and QLED models, fall under this category.
- Covers
- LED and OLED Smart Televisions
- 4K and 8K Ultra HD Televisions
- LCD Color Televisions with built-in tuners
- Plasma display televisions
- Curved screen Smart TVs
- Also under 8528.72
- Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV
- LG C3 OLED TV
- Sony Bravia XR A95L
- TCL QM8 Mini LED TV
- Hisense U8 Series Mini-LED ULED TV
Codes often confused with 8528.72
Common mistake. Smart TVs are often misclassified as computer monitors under HS code 8528.52. The key difference is that 8528.52 is for monitors capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine, whereas 8528.72 is for television reception apparatus. Another common error is using HS code 8521.90, which is for video recording or reproducing apparatus. If the device is primarily a television, 8528.72 takes precedence. Additionally, set-top boxes without a display are classified under 8528.71.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852872 (the code used for smart TV), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852872 (the code used for smart TV) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 852872, not only smart TV.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $15.1B 33% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $10.5B 23% of world exports
- 3 Poland $4.4B 9.6% of world exports
World total: $46.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11.0B 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 5.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.7B 4.2% of world imports
World total: $39.8B 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 smart TV
Brazil classifies smart TV under NCM 8528.72.00: HS 8528.72 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smart TV
What is the HS code for Smart TV?
The HS code for Smart TV is 852872 (Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a colour video display or screen). The HS code for a Smart TV, classified as a color television reception apparatus, is 8528.72.
How do I classify Smart TV for customs?
Smart TV is classified under HS code 852872 — Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; incorporating a colour video display or screen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a monitor without a tuner classified as a Smart TV?
No, a monitor without a television tuner is generally classified under HS code 8528.52, as it lacks the reception apparatus required for heading 8528.72.
Which countries are the top exporters of smart TV (HS 852872)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852872 (the code used for smart TV) in UN Comtrade data were China ($15.1B, 33% of world exports), Mexico ($10.5B) and Poland ($4.4B). World exports came to about $46.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of smart TV (HS 852872)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852872 (the code used for smart TV) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11.0B, 28% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and the United Kingdom ($1.7B). World imports came to about $39.8B, 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 Smart TV the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852872 for Smart TV 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 smart TV in Brazil?
In Brazil, smart TV (HS 852872) is classified under NCM 8528.72.00.