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:
Sub-classifications
Overview
Chapter 85 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Within this chapter, Heading 8528 specifically addresses monitors and projectors that do not include television reception capabilities, as well as television reception apparatus. This includes a broad range of display devices and equipment used to receive television signals.
Unlike preceding chapters that classify live animals (Chapter 01), minerals (Chapter 25), or wood and articles of wood (Chapter 44), Heading 8528 is firmly situated within the domain of electrical and electronic equipment. Its distinction from other headings within Section XVI lies in its focus on visual display and reception devices, as opposed to general machinery, sound recording devices, or other electrical apparatus.
The subcategories within Heading 8528 provide for a more granular classification based on the specific type of apparatus. These subdivisions include cathode-ray tube monitors, other types of monitors (such as LCD, LED, and OLED), projectors, and television reception apparatus. This breakdown allows for precise identification based on the display technology employed or the primary function of the equipment.