Subheading · Section XVI

8542.31: Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits

8542.31
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 20%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$379.2bnWorld trade in 2024

8542.31 is a six-digit subheading of heading 8542, electronic integrated circuits, chapter 85.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8542.31 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8542.31 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 8542.31 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 20%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 8542.31; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$379.2bn in 2024, up 26.8% on 2023.

Taiwan was the largest exporter with 21.2% of the total, ahead of China.

Hong Kong SAR China imported the most (US$85.7bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 25th among 191 exporters with US$308.9m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$897.9m, most of it from Taiwan.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 20% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines 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. 8542 31 00 00 Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
  2. Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter
  3. 8542 31 11 00 Multi-component integrated circuits (mcos) Free
  4. 8542 31 19 00 Other Free
  5. 8542 31 90 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8542 31 Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits:
  2. Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter:
  3. 8542 31 11 Multi-component integrated circuits (MCOs) Free—
  4. 8542 31 19 Other Free—
  5. 8542 31 90 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. 8542.31 İşlemciler ve kontrolörler ( bellekler,dönüştürücüler,mantık devreleri, yükselteçler, saat ve zamanlama devreleri veya diğer devreler ile mücehhez olsun olmasın):
  2. Bu faslın 12 (b) (3 ve 4) nolu notunda belirtilmiş olanlar:
  3. 8542.31.11.00.00 Çok komponentli entegre devreler (MCO'lar) 20%
  4. 8542.31.19.00.00 Diğerleri 20%
  5. 8542.31.90.00.00 Diğerleri 20%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8542.31.00 Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits Free
  2. Controllers (including microcontrollers):
  3. 8542.31.00.15 8-bit No.
  4. 8542.31.00.20 16-bit No.
  5. 8542.31.00.25 32-bit No.
  6. 8542.31.00.30 Other No.
  7. Processors (including microprocessors):
  8. 8542.31.00.35 Digital signal processors (DSPs) No.
  9. 8542.31.00.40 Graphics processing units (GPUs) No.
  10. 8542.31.00.45 Central processing units (CPUs) No.
  11. 8542.31.00.50 Other No.
  12. Programmable logic devices (PLDs):
  13. 8542.31.00.55 Complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) No.
  14. 8542.31.00.60 Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) No.
  15. 8542.31.00.65 Other No.
  16. 8542.31.00.70 System on chip (SoCs) No.
  17. 8542.31.00.75 Other No.

World trade in 2024

8542.31 · US$379.2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$302.4kUS$302.4k+US$25.7m+US$888.3m+> US$29.4bn

Exports: 191
  1. Taiwan: US$80.4bn
  2. China: US$56.9bn
  3. Malaysia: US$45.1bn
  4. South Korea: US$43.5bn
  5. Singapore: US$30.3bn
  6. Vietnam: US$29.4bn
  7. United States: US$28.7bn
  8. Ireland: US$11.5bn
  9. Israel: US$7.7bn
  10. Japan: US$7.5bn
  11. Philippines: US$7.4bn
  12. Germany: US$6.8bn
  13. Hong Kong SAR China: US$6.8bn
  14. Netherlands: US$2.8bn
  15. Thailand: US$2.8bn
  16. Costa Rica: US$2.1bn
  17. France: US$1.9bn
  18. Malta: US$977.1m
  19. Czechia: US$888.3m
  20. Mexico: US$805.3m
  21. Belgium: US$618.6m
  22. Italy: US$462.4m
  23. Switzerland: US$427.8m
  24. Canada: US$408.8m
  25. United Kingdom: US$308.9m
  26. Bulgaria: US$292.5m
  27. Poland: US$266.8m
  28. Austria: US$250.2m
  29. Spain: US$221.4m
  30. Hungary: US$214m
  31. Portugal: US$199m
  32. Indonesia: US$180.6m
  33. Morocco: US$172.6m
  34. India: US$156.9m
  35. Sweden: US$122.9m
  36. Slovakia: US$122m
  37. Finland: US$102.4m
  38. Denmark: US$65.9m
  39. Romania: US$65.2m
  40. Latvia: US$46.5m
  41. United Arab Emirates: US$37.1m
  42. Türkiye: US$29m
  43. Estonia: US$27.8m
  44. Serbia: US$26.8m
  45. Australia: US$26.3m
  46. Brazil: US$26.3m
  47. Tunisia: US$25.7m
  48. Norway: US$20.6m
  49. Greece: US$19.7m
  50. Cambodia: US$19.2m
  51. Ukraine: US$18.6m
  52. Slovenia: US$18.2m
  53. Qatar: US$17m
  54. Luxembourg: US$15.8m
  55. Lithuania: US$11.3m
  56. South Africa: US$10m
  57. Bahrain: US$8.7m
  58. Macao SAR China: US$8.2m
  59. Croatia: US$6.8m
  60. Sri Lanka: US$6.2m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Taiwan US$80.4bn 21.2%
2 China US$56.9bn 15%
3 Malaysia US$45.1bn 11.9%
4 South Korea US$43.5bn 11.5%
5 Singapore US$30.3bn 8%
6 Vietnam US$29.4bn 7.8%
7 United States US$28.7bn 7.6%
8 Ireland US$11.5bn 3%
9 Israel US$7.7bn 2%
10 Japan US$7.5bn 2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Hong Kong SAR China US$85.7bn 22.6%
2 China US$61.2bn 16.1%
3 Singapore US$36.6bn 9.6%
4 Vietnam US$31.5bn 8.3%
5 South Korea US$24.1bn 6.4%
6 United States US$24bn 6.3%
7 Malaysia US$21.9bn 5.8%
8 Mexico US$16.7bn 4.4%
9 India US$13.1bn 3.5%
10 Taiwan US$12.1bn 3.2%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits?

Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits fall under HS subheading 8542.31, part of heading 8542, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on processors and controllers in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8542.31 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 processors and controllers in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8542.31 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 processors and controllers?

Taiwan, with US$80.4bn in 2024 (21.2% of world exports).