Subheading · Section XVI

8541.29: Transistors, other than photosensitive transistors: other

8541.29

Official description Other

  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 20%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$28.1bnWorld trade in 2024

8541.29 is a six-digit subheading of heading 8541, semiconductor devices, chapter 85.

Subheading 8541.29 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 8541.29; the duty is duty-free.

Subheading 8541.29 is a single line in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, where the statutory rate is 20%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 8541.29; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$28.1bn in 2024, down 5.5% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 28.3% of the total, ahead of Malaysia.

Hong Kong SAR China imported the most (US$6.8bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 18th among 148 exporters with US$182.4m; its largest buyer was the Philippines.

The United Kingdom imported US$160.8m, most of it from Sweden.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 20% Statutory rate (Law 474) 1 tariff line USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8541 29 00 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8541 29 00 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8541.29.00.00.00 Diğerleri 20%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8541.29.00 Other Free
  2. 8541.29.00.40 Unmounted chips, dice and wafers No.
  3. Other:
  4. 8541.29.00.55 With an operating frequency less than 30 MHz No.
  5. 8541.29.00.65 With an operating frequency 30 MHz or greater but less than 30,000 MHz No.
  6. 8541.29.00.85 With an operating frequency 30,000 MHz or greater No.

World trade in 2024

8541.29 · US$28.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$82.5kUS$82.5k+US$8m+US$381.8m+> US$2bn

Exports: 148
  1. China: US$8bn
  2. Malaysia: US$3.2bn
  3. Germany: US$2.9bn
  4. Singapore: US$2.4bn
  5. Japan: US$2bn
  6. Philippines: US$1.5bn
  7. United States: US$1bn
  8. South Korea: US$1bn
  9. Taiwan: US$971.6m
  10. Austria: US$833.1m
  11. Morocco: US$786.5m
  12. Italy: US$706.9m
  13. Hungary: US$468.7m
  14. Mexico: US$381.8m
  15. Thailand: US$355.1m
  16. Netherlands: US$233.3m
  17. Hong Kong SAR China: US$195.4m
  18. United Kingdom: US$182.4m
  19. Switzerland: US$172.9m
  20. Vietnam: US$161.5m
  21. France: US$151.5m
  22. Sweden: US$144.8m
  23. Czechia: US$59.5m
  24. Slovakia: US$43.9m
  25. Israel: US$37.4m
  26. Ireland: US$23m
  27. India: US$22.7m
  28. Spain: US$22.7m
  29. Belgium: US$21m
  30. Finland: US$12.3m
  31. Indonesia: US$11.7m
  32. Lithuania: US$9.8m
  33. Denmark: US$9.5m
  34. Poland: US$8m
  35. Romania: US$7.6m
  36. Russia: US$7.5m
  37. Kazakhstan: US$5.7m
  38. Australia: US$5.6m
  39. Estonia: US$4.6m
  40. Slovenia: US$4m
  41. Portugal: US$3.8m
  42. Bulgaria: US$3.6m
  43. Canada: US$2.8m
  44. Serbia: US$2.3m
  45. Türkiye: US$2.1m
  46. South Africa: US$2m
  47. Ukraine: US$1.2m
  48. Norway: US$1.2m
  49. Brazil: US$1.1m
  50. Bahrain: US$851.3k
  51. Malta: US$667.6k
  52. Sri Lanka: US$526.8k
  53. Luxembourg: US$523k
  54. Greece: US$465.5k
  55. Tunisia: US$404.4k
  56. United Arab Emirates: US$376.2k
  57. Georgia: US$367.5k
  58. Latvia: US$311.7k
  59. Costa Rica: US$253.7k
  60. Chile: US$239.4k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$8bn 28.3%
2 Malaysia US$3.2bn 11.2%
3 Germany US$2.9bn 10.3%
4 Singapore US$2.4bn 8.7%
5 Japan US$2bn 7%
6 Philippines US$1.5bn 5.4%
7 United States US$1bn 3.7%
8 South Korea US$1bn 3.7%
9 Taiwan US$971.6m 3.5%
10 Austria US$833.1m 3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Hong Kong SAR China US$6.8bn 24.1%
2 China US$3.9bn 13.8%
3 Singapore US$2.6bn 9.1%
4 Germany US$2.2bn 7.9%
5 United States US$1.5bn 5.4%
6 Morocco US$1bn 3.6%
7 Taiwan US$814.9m 2.9%
8 Malaysia US$805.6m 2.9%
9 India US$757.7m 2.7%
10 Japan US$743.8m 2.6%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for transistors, other than photosensitive transistors: other?

Transistors, other than photosensitive transistors: other fall under HS subheading 8541.29, part of heading 8541, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on transistors, other than photosensitive… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8541.29 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on transistors, other than photosensitive… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8541.29 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most transistors, other than photosensitive…?

China, with US$8bn in 2024 (28.3% of world exports).