HS Code for Video monitor

Video monitors that do not incorporate television reception apparatus and are not designed for use with automatic data processing (ADP) systems are classified under HS code 8528.59. This classification is part of heading 8528, which covers monitors, projectors, and television sets. Subheading 8528.59 is a residual or 'other' category for monitors that use technologies other than cathode-ray tubes (CRT), such as LCD, LED, or OLED. To fall under this code, the monitor must lack a tuner (which would make it a TV under 8528.72) and must not be of a kind 'solely or principally' used in an ADP system (which would place it under 8528.52). These monitors are typically used in professional environments, such as security monitoring stations, medical imaging (if not part of a specific medical instrument), and broadcast studios. They often feature specialized inputs like SDI, BNC, or composite video, which are not standard on typical computer monitors. The classification is determined by the physical characteristics and the technical interface of the display.

Products Included

• CCTV security monitors
• Professional broadcast reference monitors
• Industrial display panels (non-ADP)
• Medical display monitors (general purpose)
• Public information display screens (without tuners)

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is under HS code 8528.52, which is for monitors capable of connecting to an ADP system. If a monitor has a VGA, DVI, or DisplayPort and is marketed for computer use, it belongs in 8528.52. Another common error is 8528.72, which is for television sets; if the device has any hardware for receiving broadcast signals (a tuner), it must be classified as a TV, regardless of its use as a monitor.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Video monitor?

The HS code for general-purpose or professional video monitors (non-ADP, non-CRT) is 8528.59.

What is the difference between 8528.52 and 8528.59?

8528.52 is for monitors used primarily with computers (ADP systems), while 8528.59 is for 'other' monitors like those used for security or professional video production.