Product classification
HS code for Video monitor: 8528.59
Monitors other than cathode-ray tube, n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour.
Classification of video monitor under HS 8528.59
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.
- Covers
- CCTV security monitors
- Professional broadcast reference monitors
- Industrial display panels (non-ADP)
- Medical display monitors (general purpose)
- Public information display screens (without tuners)
- Also under 8528.59
- SmallHD Cine 7
- EIZO RadiForce RX660
- Barco MDSC-8232
- Samsung QM85R
- Planar Clarity Matrix G3
Codes often confused with 8528.59
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852859 (the code used for video monitor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852859 (the code used for video monitor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 852859, not only video monitor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $5.1B 44% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.0B 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $784M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $11.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 17% of world imports
- 2 Japan $739M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $667M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $8.4B 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 video monitor
Brazil classifies video monitor under NCM 8528.59.00: HS 8528.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about video monitor
What is the HS code for Video monitor?
The HS code for Video monitor is 852859 (Monitors other than cathode-ray tube; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour). The HS code for general-purpose or professional video monitors (non-ADP, non-CRT) is 8528.59.
How do I classify Video monitor for customs?
Video monitor is classified under HS code 852859 — Monitors other than cathode-ray tube; n.e.c. in subheading 8528.52, whether or not colour. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of video monitor (HS 852859)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852859 (the code used for video monitor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.1B, 44% of world exports), Thailand ($1.0B) and Mexico ($784M). World exports came to about $11.7B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of video monitor (HS 852859)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852859 (the code used for video monitor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 17% of world imports), Japan ($739M) and Thailand ($667M). World imports came to about $8.4B, 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 Video monitor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852859 for Video monitor 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 video monitor in Brazil?
In Brazil, video monitor (HS 852859) is classified under NCM 8528.59.00.