HS code for computer monitors in the United States
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 8528.52
- Candidate codes
- 2
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 14
- General duty (MFN)
- free
Summary
Computer monitors imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 8528.52 when it can connect directly to and is designed for use with a computer (an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71). It sits in heading 85.28, “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”. Computer monitors can also fall under 8528.59, depending on the use. The tariff of the United States has 14 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8528.52 is free.
How to choose the right code
Is the monitor designed to connect directly to a computer? Use 8528.52 when it can connect directly to and is designed for use with a computer (an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71). Use 8528.59 when it is another monitor without television reception apparatus, not designed for use with a computer.
Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 8528.72 applies when it has television reception apparatus, which makes it a television.
Codes for computer monitors
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to computer monitors.
- 8528.52
Most likely
Legal text: “Other monitors: Capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71”
Heading 85.28: “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”
Applies when it can connect directly to and is designed for use with a computer (an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71).
- 8528.59
Possible
Legal text: “Other monitors: Other”
Heading 85.28: “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”
Applies when it is another monitor without television reception apparatus, not designed for use with a computer.
- 8528.72
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: Other, colour”
Heading 85.28: “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”
Applies when it has television reception apparatus, which makes it a television.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 14 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8528.52 is free. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 8528.52
- 8528.52.00.00“Capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 8471”free
Under 8528.59
- 8528.59.05.00“Other › Color › Incomplete or unfinished (including assemblies consisting of the parts specified in subdivisions (a), (b), (c) and (e) in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter plus a power supply), presented without a display device › Incorporating video recording or reproducing apparatus”free
- 8528.59.10.00“Other › Color › Incomplete or unfinished (including assemblies consisting of the parts specified in subdivisions (a), (b), (c) and (e) in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter plus a power supply), presented without a display device › Other”free
- 8528.59.15.00“Other › Color › With a flat panel screen › Incorporating video recording or reproducing apparatus › With a video display diagonal not exceeding 34.29 cm”free
- 8528.59.23.00“Other › Color › With a flat panel screen › Incorporating video recording or reproducing apparatus › Other”3.9%
- 8528.59.25.00“Other › Color › With a flat panel screen › Other › With a video display diagonal not exceeding 34.29 cm”free
- 8528.59.33.10“Other › Color › With a flat panel screen › Other › Other › Plasma-type”5%
- 8528.59.33.50“Other › Color › With a flat panel screen › Other › Other › LCD-type (direct view)”5%
- 8528.59.33.70“Other › Color › With a flat panel screen › Other › Other › Other”5%
- 8528.59.35.00“Other › Color › Other › Incorporating video recording or reproducing apparatus › With a video display diagonal not exceeding 34.29 cm”free
- 8528.59.40.00“Other › Color › Other › Incorporating video recording or reproducing apparatus › Other”3.9%
- 8528.59.45.00“Other › Color › Other › Other › With a video display diagonal not exceeding 34.29 cm”free
- 8528.59.50.00“Other › Color › Other › Other › Other”5%
- 8528.59.60.00“Other › Black and white or other monochrome”5%
Similar products
Products in the same category as computer monitors, or classified under the same headings.
- TelevisionsHS 8528.72
- Computer keyboardsHS 8471.60
- Computer miceHS 8471.60
- Digital camerasHS 8525.89
- HeadphonesHS 8518.30
- LaptopsHS 8471.30
- Memory cardsHS 8523.51
- Phone chargersHS 8504.40
- SmartphonesHS 8517.13
- Tablet computersHS 8471.30
- USB cablesHS 8544.42
- USB flash drivesHS 8523.51
Check your exact product
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as computer monitors can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for computer monitors?
Computer monitors imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 8528.52 when it can connect directly to and is designed for use with a computer (an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71). It sits in heading 85.28, “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”.
Does the use change the HS code for computer monitors?
Yes. Use 8528.52 when it can connect directly to and is designed for use with a computer (an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71). Use 8528.59 when it is another monitor without television reception apparatus, not designed for use with a computer.
What is the duty on computer monitors imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8528.52 is free. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for computer monitors by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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