HS Code 8542Electronic integrated circuits
5 six-digit codes · Heading 41 of 48 in Chapter 85 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8542 is the heading for the chips found inside phones, computers and machines. Use this page to match your chip to the right six-digit code.
Goods answering to “Electronic integrated circuits” split into 5 six-digit codes, 854231 through 854290. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 41 of 48 in Chapter 85, Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles, which runs to 296 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8542
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 854231 | Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits |
| 854232 | Electronic integrated circuits; memories |
| 854233 | Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers |
| 854239 | Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 |
| 854290 | Parts of electronic integrated circuits |
What HS code 8542 covers
An integrated circuit, or IC, packs many tiny circuit parts onto one small chip. People who search for an IC HSN code usually mean this heading. It belongs to the electrical machinery chapter of the tariff.
Each six-digit code names a different kind of chip. Here is what they mean in plain words.
- A chip that also holds memory, converters, logic or amplifier blocks still fits here.
- 854232: memory chips.
- 854233: amplifier chips.
- 854239: any other IC that the codes above do not name. The short form "n.e.c." means not elsewhere classified.
- 854290: parts of integrated circuits, not the finished chip.
How to pick the right 8542 subheading
Start with the main job of the chip. A tariff classification must match the exact customs wording, so read each description with care.
Ask what the chip mainly does. A processor or controller goes to 854231. A memory goes to 854232. An amplifier goes to 854233. If none of these fits, 854239 is the catch-all.
Choose 854290 only when you ship a part of a chip. Hard cases are decided by customs, so check the official notes. The HS code classifier can help you narrow the choice.
Difference between HS 8541 and 8542
The most common mix-up is between these two headings. Heading 8541 is for semiconductor devices, such as diodes, transistors, photovoltaic cells and light-emitting diodes. Heading 8542 is for circuits built into a chip. Put simply, 8541 is about single devices and 8542 is about whole circuits.
Some other headings sit close by. Check them before you settle on a code.
- 8534 covers printed circuits. These are not integrated circuits.
- 8523 covers discs, tapes, solid-state storage devices and smart cards. A storage product described there is not the same as a bare memory chip in 854232.
- 8548 covers electrical parts of machinery that are not named elsewhere in the chapter.
- 8549 covers electronic waste and scrap, not working chips.
Who imports electronic integrated circuits under HS 8542?
Once you know your code, you can look at real trade under it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Related
- Chapter 85 electrical machinery HS codes
- HS 8541 semiconductor devices
- HS 8534 printed circuits
- HS 8523 solid-state storage and smart cards
- HS 8548 electrical parts n.e.s.
- HS 8549 electronic waste and scrap
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- integrated circuits export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 85
- 8536Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for…10 codes
- 8537Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading…2 codes
- 8538Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the…2 codes
- 8539Lamps; electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units…12 codes
- 8540Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes (e.g. vacuum…11 codes
- 8541Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based…12 codes
- 8543Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified…6 codes
- 8544Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not…8 codes
- 8545Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other…4 codes
- 8546Electrical insulators of any material3 codes
- 8547Insulating fittings; for electrical machines, appliances, equipment…3 codes
- 8548Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus; not specified or elsewhere…1 code
Who ships under 8542?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8542: common questions
What is the 8542 heading used for?
It is used for electronic integrated circuits, the chips that run and connect electronic products. It splits into codes for processors, memories, amplifiers, other circuits and parts.
What does HS code 854231 cover? What is the code for a processor or microcontroller?
854231 covers processors and controllers, such as CPUs and microcontrollers. It still applies when the chip is combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers or clock and timing circuits.
What is the HS code for memory integrated circuits, 854232?
Memory chips are classified under 854232.
Which code covers IC amplifiers?
Amplifier ICs go under 854233.
Are parts of integrated circuits classified under this heading?
Yes. Parts of electronic integrated circuits have their own code, 854290.
What does HS code 8542 not include?
It leaves out semiconductor devices in 8541, printed circuits in 8534, and storage devices and smart cards in 8523. Electronic waste and scrap go to 8549.
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