Flat panel display modules — HTS 8524
Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens
Chapter 85 › Heading 8524
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8524 is a broad product category for flat panel display modules, including modules that have touch-sensitive screens. A display module is generally the functional screen assembly used to show images or information; it may include components such as a panel, backlight, control electronics, or touch functionality, depending on the product’s construction. The heading covers the module itself, not automatically every finished device that contains a display.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the module’s physical and technical characteristics. The subheadings commonly distinguish products by the display technology or material used, such as liquid crystal, organic light-emitting diode, or another type, and may further separate products based on their construction or other stated attributes. Review the complete product specifications and the current HTSUS text, including the legal notes and any statistical suffix descriptions. If classification is uncertain, obtain advice from a qualified customs broker or request a binding ruling from CBP.
What to check
- Confirm that the imported item is a display module rather than a complete monitor, television, phone, tablet, or other finished apparatus.
- Identify the display technology and material from the manufacturer’s datasheet, such as LCD, OLED, or another panel type.
- Check whether the item includes touch-sensitive functionality and document whether the touch layer is integrated into the module.
- Review the complete 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and any applicable notes; do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Keep product drawings, specifications, photographs, and component information to support the classification if CBP or your broker asks for evidence.
HTS heading 8524 summary
Flat panel display modules is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8524.11 | Of liquid crystals |
| 8524.91 | Of liquid crystals |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8524.12.00.00 👉 | Of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) | Free | — | 45% |
| 8524.19.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 45% |
| 8524.92.00.00 👉 | Of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) | Free | — | 45% |
| 8524.99.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8524?
Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.