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 has an extremely broad scope, ranging from household appliances to industrial electronic equipment, with the core characteristic being involvement in electrical energy conversion, electronic signal processing, or electrical control. Projection displays, as devices that convert electrical signals into visual images, fall within the scope of television image reproduction equipment of this chapter. Heading 8528 covers monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus. The core of this heading is display or projection equipment, including computer monitors, projectors, televisions, etc. 852862, as a subheading thereof, specifically refers to projection displays solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system (ADP). Code 852862 consists of 6 digits. The first 2 digits 85 represent the chapter, indicating electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; digits 3-4, 28, represent the heading, indicating monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; digits 5-6, 62, represent the subheading, indicating projection displays solely or principally used with automatic data processing systems of heading 8471. Overall meaning: projection displays solely or principally used with ADP systems. This commodity is a projection display, whose core function is to project and display image signals generated by a computer, and is solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system (such as a computer). It does not have television reception capability, therefore it is classified under 8528 rather than the television reception portion of 8528; and because it is projection-type rather than direct-view type, it is classified under 852862 rather than 852841 (cathode-ray tube monitors solely used with ADP) or 852852 (other monitors solely used with ADP).
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 has an extremely broad scope, ranging from household appliances to industrial electronic equipment, with the core characteristic being involvement in electrical energy conversion, electronic signal processing, or electrical control. Projection displays, as devices that convert electrical signals into visual images, fall within the scope of television image reproduction equipment of this chapter.
Heading
Heading 8528 covers monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus. The core of this heading is display or projection equipment, including computer monitors, projectors, televisions, etc. 852862, as a subheading thereof, specifically refers to projection displays solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system (ADP).
Digit Breakdown
Code 852862 consists of 6 digits. The first 2 digits 85 represent the chapter, indicating electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; digits 3-4, 28, represent the heading, indicating monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; digits 5-6, 62, represent the subheading, indicating projection displays solely or principally used with automatic data processing systems of heading 8471. Overall meaning: projection displays solely or principally used with ADP systems.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a projection display, whose core function is to project and display image signals generated by a computer, and is solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system (such as a computer). It does not have television reception capability, therefore it is classified under 8528 rather than the television reception portion of 8528; and because it is projection-type rather than direct-view type, it is classified under 852862 rather than 852841 (cathode-ray tube monitors solely used with ADP) or 852852 (other monitors solely used with ADP).
📝 Declaration Elements
Brand: Fill in the brand name of the projection display, such as Epson, BenQ, etc. If no brand, fill in "no brand". Model: Fill in the specific model, such as EH-TW7400. It should be consistent with the product nameplate. Projection Method: Specify the projection technology, such as LCD, DLP, LCOS, etc. Whether Solely Used with Automatic Data Processing System: Confirm whether it is solely or principally used with an ADP system, fill in "Yes" or "No". Resolution: Fill in the maximum resolution, such as 1920x1080. Brand Type: Fill in the brand type according to customs regulations, such as overseas brand (OEM production), domestic brand, etc. Export Preference Status: If export preferences are involved, fill in the corresponding code, such as "0" for export goods not enjoying preferences in the final destination country. GTIN: Fill in the Global Trade Item Number, or "none" if not available. Customs declaration form filling demonstration:
Commodity Name: Projection Display
Brand: Epson
Model: EH-TW7400
Projection Method: LCD
Whether Solely Used with Automatic Data Processing System: Yes
Resolution: 1920x1080
Brand Type: Overseas Brand (OEM Production)
Export Preference Status: 0
GTIN: None
Specifications/Model: EH-TW7400|LCD|Yes|1920x1080|Overseas Brand (OEM Production)|0|None Failure to accurately declare "whether solely used with automatic data processing system", leading to subheading classification errors. Confusing brand with model, or incomplete model declaration, affecting customs review. Ignoring brand type and export preference status, affecting statistics and preferential treatment.
Brand
Fill in the brand name of the projection display, such as Epson, BenQ, etc. If no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ Mistaking the model number for the brand, or misspelling the brand.
Model
Fill in the specific model, such as EH-TW7400. It should be consistent with the product nameplate.
⚠️ Incomplete model number or inconsistent with the actual product.
Projection Method
Specify the projection technology, such as LCD, DLP, LCOS, etc.
⚠️ Confusing projection method with display technology.
Whether Solely Used with Automatic Data Processing System
Confirm whether it is solely or principally used with an ADP system, fill in "Yes" or "No".
⚠️ Failure to specify the sole use, leading to classification errors.
Resolution
Fill in the maximum resolution, such as 1920x1080.
⚠️ Filling in supported resolution rather than native resolution.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand type according to customs regulations, such as overseas brand (OEM production), domestic brand, etc.
⚠️ Incorrect selection of brand type, affecting statistics.
Export Preference Status
If export preferences are involved, fill in the corresponding code, such as "0" for export goods not enjoying preferences in the final destination country.
⚠️ Ignoring this field or filling in an incorrect code.
GTIN
Fill in the Global Trade Item Number, or "none" if not available.
Failure to accurately declare "whether solely used with automatic data processing system", leading to subheading classification errors.
Confusing brand with model, or incomplete model declaration, affecting customs review.
Ignoring brand type and export preference status, affecting statistics and preferential treatment.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: 1. Whether the product is a projection-type display device; 2. Whether it is solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system (ADP); 3. Whether it has television reception capability. If solely used with ADP and without television reception, classify under 852862; if with television reception, classify under other subheadings of 8528; if it is a direct-view monitor, classify under 852841 or 852852. 852841 Cathode-ray tube monitors solely used with ADP: 852841 is cathode-ray tube (CRT) technology, while 852862 is projection technology, with different display principles. 852852 Other monitors solely used with ADP: 852852 is direct-view monitors (such as LCD, LED), not projection-type; 852862 is projection-type. 852869 Other projectors: 852869 is other projectors, which may have television reception capability or not be solely used with ADP; 852862 is solely used with ADP. 852872 Other color television reception apparatus: 852872 is color television reception apparatus with television reception capability; 852862 has no television reception capability. Is it solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system? Is it a projection-type display device? Does it have television reception capability? Are the brand, model, and projection method clearly specified? Are the brand type and export preference status accurately declared?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: 1. Whether the product is a projection-type display device; 2. Whether it is solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system (ADP); 3. Whether it has television reception capability. If solely used with ADP and without television reception, classify under 852862; if with television reception, classify under other subheadings of 8528; if it is a direct-view monitor, classify under 852841 or 852852.
Confused Codes：
852841 - Cathode-ray tube monitors solely used with ADP
852841 is cathode-ray tube (CRT) technology, while 852862 is projection technology, with different display principles.
852852 - Other monitors solely used with ADP
852852 is direct-view monitors (such as LCD, LED), not projection-type; 852862 is projection-type.
852869 - Other projectors
852869 is other projectors, which may have television reception capability or not be solely used with ADP; 852862 is solely used with ADP.
852872 - Other color television reception apparatus
852872 is color television reception apparatus with television reception capability; 852862 has no television reception capability.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system?
✓ Is it a projection-type display device?
✓ Does it have television reception capability?
✓ Are the brand, model, and projection method clearly specified?
✓ Are the brand type and export preference status accurately declared?
❓ FAQ
What conditions must be met for a projection display to be classified under 852862? The following must all be satisfied: 1. It is a projection-type display device; 2. It is solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system (such as a computer); 3. It does not have television reception capability. If it has television reception capability, it is classified under other subheadings of 8528. How to determine whether a projection display is "solely used with an automatic data processing system"? Mainly based on the product's designed use and interfaces. Typically, if it only has computer interfaces (such as VGA, HDMI, DP) and no television tuner, and the manual and promotional materials clearly state it is for computer display, it can be determined as solely used. If it also has television functionality, it cannot be classified under 852862. What is the difference between 852862 and 852869? 852862 specifically refers to projection displays solely used with ADP, while 852869 is other projectors, which may be used for home theater, conferences, etc., not solely used with ADP, or having television reception capability. The key difference is whether it is solely used with ADP. If a projection display has an HDMI interface but can also connect to a TV box, how should it be classified? If the product is primarily designed for computer display and has no built-in television reception apparatus, even if it can connect to a TV box via HDMI, it may still be classified under 852862. However, if the product is clearly a television projector with a television tuner, it should be classified under the television reception subheading of 8528. How to fill in "Brand Type" during declaration? According to customs regulations, brand types are divided into: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, overseas brand (OEM production), overseas brand (other). It should be selected based on actual production conditions. For example, if it is OEM production for an overseas brand, select "overseas brand (OEM production)". How should the resolution of a projection display be declared? The native resolution, i.e., physical resolution, of the product should be declared, not the maximum supported resolution. For example, if the product's native resolution is 1920x1080, even if it supports 4K input, 1920x1080 should be declared. If a projection display is used for medical or industrial purposes, is it still classified under 852862? If the projection display is solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system and has no television reception capability, it is still classified under 852862. However, if it is for other specific purposes (such as medical image display), it may be classified under other headings based on specific functions, and judgment should be made in conjunction with product characteristics. How to inquire about the import tax rate for 852862? You can inquire through the General Administration of Customs website, the International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry platforms by entering HS code 852862 and the country of origin to check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Tax rates are subject to change, and it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates.
Q: What conditions must be met for a projection display to be classified under 852862?
A: The following must all be satisfied: 1. It is a projection-type display device; 2. It is solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system (such as a computer); 3. It does not have television reception capability. If it has television reception capability, it is classified under other subheadings of 8528.
Q: How to determine whether a projection display is "solely used with an automatic data processing system"?
A: Mainly based on the product's designed use and interfaces. Typically, if it only has computer interfaces (such as VGA, HDMI, DP) and no television tuner, and the manual and promotional materials clearly state it is for computer display, it can be determined as solely used. If it also has television functionality, it cannot be classified under 852862.
Q: What is the difference between 852862 and 852869?
A: 852862 specifically refers to projection displays solely used with ADP, while 852869 is other projectors, which may be used for home theater, conferences, etc., not solely used with ADP, or having television reception capability. The key difference is whether it is solely used with ADP.
Q: If a projection display has an HDMI interface but can also connect to a TV box, how should it be classified?
A: If the product is primarily designed for computer display and has no built-in television reception apparatus, even if it can connect to a TV box via HDMI, it may still be classified under 852862. However, if the product is clearly a television projector with a television tuner, it should be classified under the television reception subheading of 8528.
Q: How to fill in "Brand Type" during declaration?
A: According to customs regulations, brand types are divided into: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, overseas brand (OEM production), overseas brand (other). It should be selected based on actual production conditions. For example, if it is OEM production for an overseas brand, select "overseas brand (OEM production)".
Q: How should the resolution of a projection display be declared?
A: The native resolution, i.e., physical resolution, of the product should be declared, not the maximum supported resolution. For example, if the product's native resolution is 1920x1080, even if it supports 4K input, 1920x1080 should be declared.
Q: If a projection display is used for medical or industrial purposes, is it still classified under 852862?
A: If the projection display is solely or principally used with an automatic data processing system and has no television reception capability, it is still classified under 852862. However, if it is for other specific purposes (such as medical image display), it may be classified under other headings based on specific functions, and judgment should be made in conjunction with product characteristics.
Q: How to inquire about the import tax rate for 852862?
A: You can inquire through the General Administration of Customs website, the International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry platforms by entering HS code 852862 and the country of origin to check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Tax rates are subject to change, and it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates.
⚠️ 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.