HS HEADING 8542

Electronic integrated circuits

HEADING

8542

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers electronic integrated circuits, which include processors and controllers that may be combined with various other components like memories, converters, or amplifiers. It also specifically lists electronic integrated circuits designed as memories or amplifiers. The classification further includes electronic integrated circuits not mentioned elsewhere in this section, as well as parts intended for these integrated circuits.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8542.31

Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits

8542.32

Electronic integrated circuits; memories

8542.33

Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers

8542.39

Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 8542

8542.90

Parts of electronic integrated circuits

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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