HS-4 · Heading
8542 — Electronic integrated circuits
Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8542 when importing electronic integrated circuits like microcontrollers or memory chips. For example, if you're bringing in a shipment of processors for smartphones, this heading applies directly to your goods.
When deciding among the subheadings, consider the specific function of your integrated circuits. If your product is a microprocessor with built-in memory, you should classify it under HS-6 854231. However, if it’s solely a memory chip, then HS-6 854232 is the right choice.
If your integrated circuit serves as an amplifier, you would classify it under HS-6 854233. For circuits that don't fit neatly into these categories, such as specialized or less common types, use HS-6 854239 for 'not elsewhere classified'.
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electronic integrated circuits · HS-4 8542 · microcontrollers · memory chips · amplifiers · processors · HS-6 classifications · import codes · parts of integrated circuits · circuit types
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- Microcontrollers for consumer electronics
- Flash memory chips for data storage
- Audio amplifiers for sound systems
- Specialized integrated circuits for automotive applications
- Parts like substrates or connectors for integrated circuits
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- What is HS-4 8542 used for?
- How to classify electronic integrated circuits?
- What are the subheadings under HS-4 8542?
- Which HS-6 code for memory chips?
- How to determine the right HS code for processors?
- What are parts of electronic integrated circuits classified as?
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 8542?
- HS-4 8542 covers electronic integrated circuits such as processors, memories, amplifiers, and their parts.
- How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?
- Select based on the specific function of the circuit: processors go under 854231, memories under 854232, and amplifiers under 854233.
- What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 854239?
- n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified', used for integrated circuits that don't fit into the other specific categories.
- Are there specific import regulations for electronic circuits?
- Yes, ensure compliance with local regulations and standards for electronic components when importing.
- Can I use HS-4 8542 for all electronic components?
- No, HS-4 8542 specifically applies to electronic integrated circuits; other components may fall under different headings.
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HS-6 subheadings (5)
- 854231Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
- 854232Electronic integrated circuits; memories
- 854233Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers
- 854239Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
- 854290Parts of electronic integrated circuits