Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 8528.52.10: Of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data-processing system of heading…

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 8528.52.10 covers Of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data-processing system of heading 8471. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.

8528.52.10 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 85. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.

This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.

Customs code
8528.52.10
Third-country duty
0 %
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
8

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 85ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES
  2. 8528Monitors 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
  3. 8528.52Capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 8471
  4. 8528.52.10Of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data-processing system of heading 8471

From HS code to customs tariff code 8528.52.10

HS code8528.526 digits, uniform worldwide
CN code8528.52.108 digits, EU Combined Nomenclature

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Third-country duty0 %MFN
Switzerland0 %Tariff preference
Faroe Islands0 %Tariff preference
Melilla0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %Tariff preference
Türkiye0 %Customs Union Duty
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
Andorra0 %Customs Union Duty
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods0 %Tariff preference
GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries…0 %Tariff preference
GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and…0 %Tariff preference
Moldova, Republic of0 %Tariff preference
Ecuador0 %Tariff preference

Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.

Compliance regimes on this code

Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.

Possible dual-use control codes

Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.

  • 4A001Electronic computers and related equipment, having any of the following and "electronic assemblies" and specially designed components therefor:
  • 5A002"Information security" systems, equipment and components, as follows:
  • 5A003Systems, equipment and components, for non-cryptographic "information security", as follows:
  • 5A004Systems, equipment and components for defeating, weakening or bypassing "information security", as follows:
  • 9A116dReentry vehicles, usable in "missiles", and equipment designed or modified therefor, as follows:

Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.

Binding tariff information for this code

IEBTIIENEN004-2026-BTI138Issued by IEValid until 2029-06-25

A 24.5" LCD colour monitor. It has a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, contrast ratio of 1000:1 (typical), brightness of 300cd/m2 (typical), 16.7M colours, VA panel technology, pixel pitch 0.241mm and an aspect ratio 16:9. For input/output connections it has 2x HDMI (v2.1) and 1x DP (v1.4). There is no audio out jack, no speakers, no webcam or mic. It is mounted on an adjustable stand with an internal power supply. The monitor is used principally in a data processing system. It does not have any TV signal reception capability and no onboard tuner. Dimensions: 557.2mm (w) x 399.4mm (h) x 169.1mm (d).

IEBTIIENEN004-2026-BTI128Issued by IEValid until 2029-06-03

23.8” LCD colour monitor. Screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel pitch: 0.275mm Dimensions: 539.44mm (w) x 433.77 (h) x 182.91mm (d) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Candela: 300cd/m2 Refresh rates available: 60 Hz,75 Hz and 165 Hz The display comes with 1 x HDMI (v2.1), 1 x VGA, 1 x audio out jack, 2 x 3w speakers, Audio Audio out Jack and 2 x 3 watt speakers. There is no webcam or microphone and the monitor is mounted on an adjustable stand. The monitor is used solely or principally in a data processing system. The monitor does not have any TV signal reception capability and no onboard tuner.

PLBTIWIT-2026-000491Issued by PLValid until 2029-05-18

Przenośny monitor LCD o przekątnej 15,6 cala. Posiada matrycę IPS o rozdzielczości 1920 x 1080 i częstotliwości odświeżania 60 Hz. Monitor jest wyposażony w następujące porty: 2 x USB-C (z obsługą przesyłania obrazu i zasilania) oraz miniHDMI. Posiada wbudowane głośniki i etui z ekoskóry, które chroni ekran i pełni funkcję podstawki z dwoma kątami nachylenia (45° lub 60°). Produkt jest przeznaczony do użytku z urządzeniami do automatycznego przetwarzania danych. Nie zawiera urządzenia do odbioru sygnału telewizyjnego (tunera wideo). Produkt zasilany poprzez podłączenie do urządzenia do automatycznego przetwarzania danych (np. laptopy). Wymiary 359,8 mm x 230, 7 mm x 10,8 mm. Masa: 0,7 kg. Monitor jest dostarczany wraz z przewodem USB-C i mini HDMI oraz instrukcją obsługi. Całość pakowana w karton detaliczny.

NLBTI2025-1157Issued by NLValid until 2028-11-20

Een 23,8 inch lcd-kleurenmonitor met –volgens opgave– onder andere de volgende uiterlijke en technische kenmerken: - voor -zakelijk- gebruik met een automatische gegevensverwerkende machine; - een 23,8 IPS-panel; - led backlight technologie; - een helderheid van 250 cd/m2; - een resolutie van 1920 x 1080 pixels; - 16,7M kleuren; - een contrast ratio van 1500:1; - een aspect ratio van 16:9; - diverse bedieningsknoppen; - diverse aansluitingvoorzieningen, waaronder HDMI, displayport, USB-C en koptelefoon; - een standaard; - afmetingen (H x B x D) van 328 x 540 x 64 mm, exclusief standaard; - een nettogewicht van ongeveer 3,5 kilogram.

FRBTIFR-BTI-2025-02897Issued by FRValid until 2028-08-21

Meuble sous forme de pupitre, composé de pièces en plexiglas assemblées, et comportant un écran tactile. L'ensemble est destiné à être utilisé pour des conférences. L'écran incorporé est un moniteur tactile encastrable. Ce moniteur est composé d’un écran couleur LCD à matrice active (TFT) de 19,5 pouces de diagonale et un rétro-éclairage LED. De dimensions 476x280,1x43,4mm, le moniteur présente une surface active de 734,9x238,7mm, une résolution de 1920x1080, un nombre de couleurs de 16,7millions et un contraste de 3000:1. Il est muni de plusieurs interfaces vidéo: ports HDMI, VGA et Displayport. Le produit peut se décliner en différents modèles. Composition: Plexiglass incolore satiné et noir mat.

IEBTIIENEN004-2025-BTI326Issued by IEValid until 2028-08-10

A 23.8" LCD colour monitor. It has a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, contrast ratio of 1500:1 (typical), brightness of 250cd/m2 (typical), 16.7 million colours, IPS panel technology, pixel pitch 0.275mm, aspect ratio 16:9 and a response time of 6ms. For input/output connections it has 1x HDMI(1.4), 1x VGA, Audio Out jack and 2x 3W speakers. It does not include a webcam or mic. It is mounted on an adjustable stand with an internal power supply. The monitor is used principally in a data processing system. It does not have any TV signal reception capability and no onboard tuner. Dimensions: 539.44mm (w) x 433.77mm (h) x 182.91mm (d). It is packaged together for sale with the following items - information flyer & warranty booklet, power cord, HDMI cable, monitor stand, monitor base and a thumbscrew.

IEBTIIENEN004-2025-BTI325Issued by IEValid until 2028-08-04

23.8” LCD colour monitor. Screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel pitch: 0.275mm Dimensions: 539.44mm (w) x 531.05mm (h) x 196.22mm (d) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Candela: 250 cd/m2 Refresh rates available: 50 Hz,60 Hz,75 Hz, 144Hz The display comes with 1 x HDMI(1.4), 4 x USB Type-A 3.2 gen 1 (one USB-A with BC 1.2 charging), 1 x USB Type-C 3.2 gen 1, Audio Out Jack and 2 by 3 watt speakers. There is no webcam or microphone and the monitor is mounted on a tilt adjustable stand. The monitor is used solely or principally in a data processing system. The monitor does not have any TV signal reception capability and no onboard tuner.

IEBTIIENEN004-2025-BTI324Issued by IEValid until 2028-08-04

23.8” LCD colour monitor. Screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel pitch: 0.275mm Dimensions: 539.44mm (w) x 433.77mm (h) x 182.91mm (d) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Candela: 250 cd/m2 Refresh rates available: 60 Hz,75 Hz,100 Hz The display comes with 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, Audio Out Jack and 2 by 3 watt speakers. There is no webcam or microphone and the monitor is mounted on a tilt adjustable stand. The monitor is used solely or principally in a data processing system. The monitor does not have any TV signal reception capability and no onboard tuner.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 8528

Zu Unterposition 8528 52 1. Farbmonitor, bestehend aus einem 22 Zoll (55,88 cm) TFT LCD (Dünnschichttransistor Flüssigkristallanzeige (thin film transistor liquid crystal display)) Panel im selben Gehäuse mit Kontrollschaltkreisen, DVI-D (digital visual interface - nur für digitale Signale) und VGA (Video Graphics Array) Eingängen und berührungsempfindlichen Bedientasten mit LED (Leuchtdioden) zur Anpassung. Der Monitor beinhaltet die folgenden Bestandteile und besonderen Merkmale: - Farbsättigung 72 % (NTSC) - Auflösung 1680 x 1050 Pixel, Pixelabstand 0,282 mm, Displayfarbe 16,7 Millionen Farben, - Helligkeit (max) 250 cd/m², - Kontrastverhältnis 50000:1, - Betrachtungswinkel 170° (H) / 160° (V), - Reaktionszeit 2 ms (Gray-to-Gray), - Videoausstattung: Trace free Technologie, Splendid Video Intelligence Technologie, Splendid Video Preset Modes (5 Modi), Hautton-Auswahl (3 Modi), HDCP (H …

Pos. 8528

Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) (entfallen) bis Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 883/94 der Kommission vom 20. April 1994 (RV L 883/94), geändert durch Verordnung (EG) Nr. 936/1999 der Kommission vom 27. April 1999 (1), geändert durch Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1179/2009 der Kommission vom 26. November 2009 (ABl. EU Nr. L 317/1): 6. Eine gedruckte Leiterplatte, die für den Einbau in einen Videorekorder bestimmt ist und u. a. aus einem Tunerblock und einem Zwischenfrequenzblock besteht, die zusammen ein Videosignal isolieren und modulieren, das weiter durch zusätzliche Vorgänge konvertiert werden muss, ehe es vom Videokopf direkt verwendet werden kann. Unterposition 8528 71 19 Einreihung gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur sowie nach dem Wortlaut der KN-Codes 8528, 8528 71 und 8528 71 19. …

Pos. 8528

Gerichtliche Entscheidungen (GE) - EuGH Zu Satelliten - Receivern siehe auch das EuGH – Urteil vom 5. April 2001 C-201/99. Auszug aus dem Urteil des EuGH vom 19. Februar 2009 in der Rechtssache C-376/07 *) ): Einreihung von Farbmonitoren in die Kombinierte Nomenklatur 1. Eine Einreihung von Monitoren, wie sie im Ausgangsverfahren in Rede stehen, in die Unterposition 8471 60 90 als Einheiten von der „hauptsächlich“ in automatischen Datenverarbeitungssystemen verwendeten Art im Sinne von Anmerkung 5 B Buchst. a zu Kapitel 84 der Kombinierten Nomenklatur, die den Anhang I der Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 2658/87 des Rates vom 23. Juli 1987 über die zolltarifliche und statistische Nomenklatur sowie den Gemeinsamen Zolltarif in der durch die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1789/2003 der Kommission vom 11. …

Pos. 8528

Gerichtliche Entscheidungen (GE) - national Urteil des Finanzgerichts München vom 21. Januar 2004 - Az.: 3 K 2631/03 - über die Einreihung eines als „NEC LCD 3000“ bezeichneten LCD-Monitors: Das Gerät „NEC LCD 3000“ ist als Ausgabeeinheit sowohl für automatische Datenverarbeitungs-(ADV-)Maschinen als auch für DVD-Player und HDTV-Laser-Disk-Player geeignet und ausgestattet und in die Unterpositionen 8528 21 90 90 (KN) einzureihen. Es ist nicht von der ausschließlich oder hauptsächlich in ADV-Systemen verwendeten Art. Urteil des Finanzgerichts Hamburg (4. Senat) vom 21. September 2004, Az.: IV 10/02 Aus den Gründen: Tatbestand Die Beteiligten streiten um die Tarifierung eines Video-Sender-Sets. Im Rahmen einer bei der Klägerin im Oktober 2000 durchgeführten Außenprüfung stellte das Hauptzollamt für Prüfungen A fest, dass die Klägerin sog. Video-Sender-Sets eingeführt hatte. …

Subdivisions of this code

Frequently asked questions

What does customs tariff code 8528.52.10 cover?

Code 8528.52.10 covers Of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data-processing system of heading 8471. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 8528.52.10?

The third-country duty rate for 8528.52.10 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.

What is the HS code for 8528.52.10?

The first six digits form the HS code: 852852. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 8528.52.10 have?

8528.52.10 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 8528.52.10 sit in the tariff?

8528.52.10 sits in this hierarchy: 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 > 8528 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 > 852852 Capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 8471. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 8528.52.10?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8528.52.10, for example IEBTIIENEN004-2026-BTI138. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?

An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.

Is 8528.52.10 a dual-use item?

The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8528.52.10 to 4A001, 5A002, 5A003, 5A004, 9A116d. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.

Does customs tariff code 8528.52.10 change?

8528.52.10 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

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