Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is one of the most technology-intensive chapters in the HS classification, involving a wide range of commodities from household appliances to precision electronic components. Heading 8528 is located in the latter part of this chapter and specifically addresses monitors and display devices, reflecting the independent status of display technology among electrical equipment. Heading 8528 covers monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; television reception apparatus, even if incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, is also classified under 8528. This heading is subdivided into cathode-ray tube monitors, other monitors, projectors, and other subheadings, with the core distinction being the type of display technology and whether television reception capability is present. 852841 specifically refers to cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors, and is explicitly for use with computers (automatic data processing systems). The first 2 digits 85 = Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles). Digits 3-4: 28 = heading 8528 (monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus). Digits 5-6: 41 = subheading 852841, specifically cathode-ray tube monitors (for computers). The 5th digit 4 indicates cathode-ray tube monitors, and the 6th digit 1 further limits it to CRT monitors for automatic data processing systems (computers). This subheading has gradually exited actual trade after the HS2017 version due to technological obsolescence, but the classification logic remains instructive. This commodity is a cathode-ray tube monitor and is dedicated for computers, meeting the two core conditions of subheading 852841: first, the display technology is CRT; second, the use is for automatic data processing systems. If it uses other display technologies (such as LCD, LED), it would be classified under 852842 or 852849; if it has television reception capability, it would be classified under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528; if it is a computer part rather than a standalone monitor, it might be classified under 8473. Therefore, 852841 is the only accurate classification.
Chapter
Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is one of the most technology-intensive chapters in the HS classification, involving a wide range of commodities from household appliances to precision electronic components. Heading 8528 is located in the latter part of this chapter and specifically addresses monitors and display devices, reflecting the independent status of display technology among electrical equipment.
Heading
Heading 8528 covers monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; television reception apparatus, even if incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, is also classified under 8528. This heading is subdivided into cathode-ray tube monitors, other monitors, projectors, and other subheadings, with the core distinction being the type of display technology and whether television reception capability is present. 852841 specifically refers to cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors, and is explicitly for use with computers (automatic data processing systems).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 85 = Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles). Digits 3-4: 28 = heading 8528 (monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus). Digits 5-6: 41 = subheading 852841, specifically cathode-ray tube monitors (for computers). The 5th digit 4 indicates cathode-ray tube monitors, and the 6th digit 1 further limits it to CRT monitors for automatic data processing systems (computers). This subheading has gradually exited actual trade after the HS2017 version due to technological obsolescence, but the classification logic remains instructive.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a cathode-ray tube monitor and is dedicated for computers, meeting the two core conditions of subheading 852841: first, the display technology is CRT; second, the use is for automatic data processing systems. If it uses other display technologies (such as LCD, LED), it would be classified under 852842 or 852849; if it has television reception capability, it would be classified under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528; if it is a computer part rather than a standalone monitor, it might be classified under 8473. Therefore, 852841 is the only accurate classification.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the display technology and use, such as 'Cathode-ray tube monitor (for computer use)'. Brand: Fill in the monitor brand, such as Samsung, Dell, etc.; if no brand, fill in 'No brand'. Model: Fill in the specific model, such as SyncMaster 753DF, to distinguish specifications. Display Technology: Specify as cathode-ray tube (CRT), distinguishing it from LCD, LED, etc. Use: State 'for automatic data processing systems (computers)', emphasizing non-television reception. Screen Size: Fill in the screen diagonal size, such as 17 inches, affecting classification and valuation. Resolution: Fill in the maximum resolution, such as 1024x768, reflecting technical parameters. Whether it includes television reception capability: Specify 'No', because if it includes television reception capability, it would be classified under other subheadings. Example of customs declaration elements: Product Name: Cathode-ray tube monitor (for computer use); Brand: Dell; Model: E771p; Display Technology: Cathode-ray tube (CRT); Use: For automatic data processing systems; Screen Size: 17 inches; Resolution: 1280x1024; Whether it includes television reception capability: No. Note: This monitor is dedicated for computers and has no television reception module. Incorrectly classifying CRT monitors under 852842 (other monitors), ignoring the difference in display technology. Not specifying 'for computer use', leading customs to question whether it belongs to television reception apparatus. Incorrectly classifying CRT monitors with television reception capability under 852841; they should be classified under other subheadings of 8528.
Product Name
The Chinese and English names of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the display technology and use, such as 'Cathode-ray tube monitor (for computer use)'.
⚠️ Writing only 'monitor' without specifying CRT or computer use, leading to classification disputes.
Brand
Fill in the monitor brand, such as Samsung, Dell, etc.; if no brand, fill in 'No brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with model, or omitting it, making identification impossible.
Model
Fill in the specific model, such as SyncMaster 753DF, to distinguish specifications.
⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect model entry, affecting customs valuation.
Display Technology
Specify as cathode-ray tube (CRT), distinguishing it from LCD, LED, etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as 'CRT/LCD' or omitting it, leading to classification errors.
Use
State 'for automatic data processing systems (computers)', emphasizing non-television reception.
⚠️ Filling in 'for display' is too general and does not reflect computer-specific use.
Screen Size
Fill in the screen diagonal size, such as 17 inches, affecting classification and valuation.
⚠️ Incorrect unit or omission, leading to specification mismatch.
Resolution
Fill in the maximum resolution, such as 1024x768, reflecting technical parameters.
⚠️ Vague or incorrect entry, affecting customs judgment of commodity value.
Whether it includes television reception capability
Specify 'No', because if it includes television reception capability, it would be classified under other subheadings.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in 'Yes' leads to classification under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528.
Example： Example of customs declaration elements: Product Name: Cathode-ray tube monitor (for computer use); Brand: Dell; Model: E771p; Display Technology: Cathode-ray tube (CRT); Use: For automatic data processing systems; Screen Size: 17 inches; Resolution: 1280x1024; Whether it includes television reception capability: No. Note: This monitor is dedicated for computers and has no television reception module.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying CRT monitors under 852842 (other monitors), ignoring the difference in display technology.
Not specifying 'for computer use', leading customs to question whether it belongs to television reception apparatus.
Incorrectly classifying CRT monitors with television reception capability under 852841; they should be classified under other subheadings of 8528.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the notes to HS heading 8528 and its subheading structure. 852841 requires both: 1) display technology is cathode-ray tube; 2) dedicated for automatic data processing systems (computers). If the monitor has television reception capability, even if it uses CRT technology, it should be classified under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528 (such as 8528.71, etc.). If it uses other display technologies, it is classified under 852842 or 852849. If it is a computer part rather than a standalone display device, consider 8473. Therefore, technology type and use are key to determination. 852842 Other monitors (non-CRT): 852842 covers LCD, LED, and other non-CRT monitors, while 852841 is limited to CRT. The core difference is display technology, unrelated to use. 852849 Other monitors: 852849 is for monitors not elsewhere specified, possibly including special technologies or types not specifically listed, while 852841 explicitly specifies CRT for computer use. 852871 Television reception apparatus: 852871 is for equipment with television reception capability; even if it uses CRT and can serve as a computer display, it is classified under this code due to television functionality. 847330 Computer parts: 847330 is for parts of automatic data processing systems; if a CRT monitor is a component of a computer and not declared independently, it may be classified under this code. 852859 Other monitors: 852859 is for other monitors, possibly including professional monitors not for computers, while 852841 is limited to computer use. Is it clearly cathode-ray tube (CRT) technology? Is it dedicated for automatic data processing systems (computers)? Does it not include television reception capability? Is it a standalone monitor rather than a computer part? Are brand, model, size, and other elements accurately declared?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the notes to HS heading 8528 and its subheading structure. 852841 requires both: 1) display technology is cathode-ray tube; 2) dedicated for automatic data processing systems (computers). If the monitor has television reception capability, even if it uses CRT technology, it should be classified under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528 (such as 8528.71, etc.). If it uses other display technologies, it is classified under 852842 or 852849. If it is a computer part rather than a standalone display device, consider 8473. Therefore, technology type and use are key to determination.
Confused Codes：
852842 - Other monitors (non-CRT)
852842 covers LCD, LED, and other non-CRT monitors, while 852841 is limited to CRT. The core difference is display technology, unrelated to use.
852849 - Other monitors
852849 is for monitors not elsewhere specified, possibly including special technologies or types not specifically listed, while 852841 explicitly specifies CRT for computer use.
852871 - Television reception apparatus
852871 is for equipment with television reception capability; even if it uses CRT and can serve as a computer display, it is classified under this code due to television functionality.
847330 - Computer parts
847330 is for parts of automatic data processing systems; if a CRT monitor is a component of a computer and not declared independently, it may be classified under this code.
852859 - Other monitors
852859 is for other monitors, possibly including professional monitors not for computers, while 852841 is limited to computer use.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it clearly cathode-ray tube (CRT) technology?
✓ Is it dedicated for automatic data processing systems (computers)?
✓ Does it not include television reception capability?
✓ Is it a standalone monitor rather than a computer part?
✓ Are brand, model, size, and other elements accurately declared?
❓ FAQ
Is HS code 852841 still in practical use? 852841 corresponds to cathode-ray tube monitors. Due to technological obsolescence, it is rarely seen in actual trade, but the HS code is still retained for historical data or repair parts. If exporting old CRT monitors, this code can still be used, but be aware that customs may strengthen scrutiny. How to determine if a CRT monitor includes television reception capability? Check whether the monitor is equipped with a TV tuner or video input interfaces (such as composite video, S-Video). If it only has computer interfaces like VGA, DVI, it does not include television functionality; if it has an antenna interface or remote control, it may include television functionality and should be classified under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528. Which code should LCD monitors be classified under? If an LCD monitor is dedicated for computers, it is classified under 852842 (other monitors); if it includes television reception capability, it is classified under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528. Note that 852842 does not distinguish by use, but computer use and television use may involve different subheadings. Can a CRT monitor be declared as a computer part? If the CRT monitor is a component of a computer system and imported together with the host, it may be classified as a computer part under 8473. However, if imported separately and sold independently, it is usually classified as a monitor under 852841. It is recommended to judge based on the actual trade status. How to fill in the 'Use' element during declaration? It should be clearly filled in as 'for automatic data processing systems' or 'for computer use', avoiding the general term 'for display'. If used in special fields such as industrial control, specify, but this may affect classification. How to query the tariff rate for 852841? Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreement, and year. They can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the WTO tariff database, or professional customs declaration software. Note the difference between most-favored-nation rates, general rates, and agreement rates. What additional documents are required for exporting old CRT monitors? Old monitors may involve solid waste management; a test report proving they are not waste may be required, and they must comply with the environmental requirements of the destination country. Some countries prohibit the import of old CRTs; it is recommended to confirm in advance. What are the consequences of incorrectly classifying a CRT monitor under 852842? It may lead to classification errors, affecting tariff collection and trade statistics. Customs may require amendment, supplementary tax payment, or even penalties. It is recommended to classify strictly according to display technology and apply for advance classification if necessary.
Q: Is HS code 852841 still in practical use?
A: 852841 corresponds to cathode-ray tube monitors. Due to technological obsolescence, it is rarely seen in actual trade, but the HS code is still retained for historical data or repair parts. If exporting old CRT monitors, this code can still be used, but be aware that customs may strengthen scrutiny.
Q: How to determine if a CRT monitor includes television reception capability?
A: Check whether the monitor is equipped with a TV tuner or video input interfaces (such as composite video, S-Video). If it only has computer interfaces like VGA, DVI, it does not include television functionality; if it has an antenna interface or remote control, it may include television functionality and should be classified under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528.
Q: Which code should LCD monitors be classified under?
A: If an LCD monitor is dedicated for computers, it is classified under 852842 (other monitors); if it includes television reception capability, it is classified under the television reception apparatus subheading of 8528. Note that 852842 does not distinguish by use, but computer use and television use may involve different subheadings.
Q: Can a CRT monitor be declared as a computer part?
A: If the CRT monitor is a component of a computer system and imported together with the host, it may be classified as a computer part under 8473. However, if imported separately and sold independently, it is usually classified as a monitor under 852841. It is recommended to judge based on the actual trade status.
Q: How to fill in the 'Use' element during declaration?
A: It should be clearly filled in as 'for automatic data processing systems' or 'for computer use', avoiding the general term 'for display'. If used in special fields such as industrial control, specify, but this may affect classification.
Q: How to query the tariff rate for 852841?
A: Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreement, and year. They can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the WTO tariff database, or professional customs declaration software. Note the difference between most-favored-nation rates, general rates, and agreement rates.
Q: What additional documents are required for exporting old CRT monitors?
A: Old monitors may involve solid waste management; a test report proving they are not waste may be required, and they must comply with the environmental requirements of the destination country. Some countries prohibit the import of old CRTs; it is recommended to confirm in advance.
Q: What are the consequences of incorrectly classifying a CRT monitor under 852842?
A: It may lead to classification errors, affecting tariff collection and trade statistics. Customs may require amendment, supplementary tax payment, or even penalties. It is recommended to classify strictly according to display technology and apply for advance classification if necessary.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.