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U.S. imports of processors & controllers — electronic integrated circuits (HS 854231) totaled $3.0B in April 2026, traded with 67 countries.
Importers of Processors & Controllers — Electronic Integrated Circuits paid $10.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $51.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAt the center of the global semiconductor trade, this heading covers CPUs (8542310045), GPUs (8542310040), DSPs (8542310035), microcontrollers by bit-width (8-bit through other), FPGAs (8542310060), CPLDs (8542310055), and system-on-chip devices (8542310070) — a lineup that spans consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and AI computing. Taiwan is the leading US supplier, a reflection of TSMC's dominant foundry position, with Malaysia and Israel also significant sources. Export-control classification under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) is a parallel compliance obligation for many advanced processors, particularly high-performance GPUs and AI accelerators, which may require export licenses for certain destinations. Section 301 tariffs apply to goods of Chinese origin within this heading.
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FPGAs (8542310060) and CPLDs (8542310055) are programmable logic devices whose internal logic is configured by the end user after manufacture, distinguishing them from fixed-function processors and microcontrollers. The US tariff schedule provides dedicated lines for each, so importers must identify the device architecture — not just its application — to select the correct 10-digit line. Devices marketed as 'adaptive compute' or 'SoC FPGAs' may require additional analysis to determine whether 8542310070 (SoC) or 8542310060 (FPGA) is more appropriate.
Yes. Many high-performance GPUs and AI accelerators classified under 8542310040 are subject to Export Administration Regulations controls based on performance thresholds (e.g., aggregate compute capability). BIS has issued rules restricting exports and re-exports of advanced chips to certain countries. Importers who subsequently re-export or transfer these devices must assess EAR license requirements independently of the import duty classification.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8542310050 | PROCESSORS (INCLUDING MICROPROCESSORS): OTHER | $886.5M | 21.42% | $793K |
| 8542310045 | PRCSSRS (INCL MICRO): CENTRL PROCSSNG UNITS (CPUS) | $834.4M | 49.32% | $820K |
| 8542310075 | PROCESSORS & CONTOLLERS W/NOT COMBO W MEMORIS, ETC | $504.4M | 13.26% | $1.1M |
| 8542310070 | SYSTEM ON CHIPS (SOCS) | $217.7M | 45.23% | $2.2M |
| 8542310060 | PRGRMBL LG DVCS(PLDS):FLD PRGRMB GATE ARRYS(FPGAS) | $213.0M | 15.70% | $407K |
| 8542310040 | PRCSSRS (INCL MICRO): GRPHCS PROCSSNG UNITS (GPUS) | $167.9M | 50.00% | $31K |
| 8542310025 | CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS): 32-BIT | $101.3M | 15.06% | $2.2M |
| 8542310030 | CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS): OTHER | $72.3M | 27.19% | $680K |
| 8542310015 | CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS): 8-BIT | $16.1M | 13.87% | $938K |
| 8542310035 | PRCSSRS (INCL MICRO): DGTL SIGNAL PRCSSRS (DSPS) | $14.6M | 29.18% | $296K |
| 8542310020 | CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS): 16-BIT | $12.1M | 16.40% | $840K |
| 8542310055 | PRGRMBL LG DVCS(PLDS):CMPLX PRGRMBL LG DVCS(CPLDS) | $3.2M | 11.78% | $43K |
| 8542310065 | PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES (PLDS): OTHER | $534K | 23.89% | $28K |
PROCESSORS (INCLUDING MICROPROCESSORS): OTHER
PRCSSRS (INCL MICRO): CENTRL PROCSSNG UNITS (CPUS)
PROCESSORS & CONTOLLERS W/NOT COMBO W MEMORIS, ETC
SYSTEM ON CHIPS (SOCS)
PRGRMBL LG DVCS(PLDS):FLD PRGRMB GATE ARRYS(FPGAS)
PRCSSRS (INCL MICRO): GRPHCS PROCSSNG UNITS (GPUS)
CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS): 32-BIT
CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS): OTHER
CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS): 8-BIT
PRCSSRS (INCL MICRO): DGTL SIGNAL PRCSSRS (DSPS)
CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS): 16-BIT
PRGRMBL LG DVCS(PLDS):CMPLX PRGRMBL LG DVCS(CPLDS)
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES (PLDS): OTHER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8542310045 | CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS (CPUS) | $1.2B |
| 8542310050 | OTHER PROCESSORS (INCLUDING MICROPROCESSORS) | $809.6M |
| 8542310075 | PROCESSORS & CONTOLLERS W/NOT COMBO W MEMORIS, ETC | $478.9M |
| 8542310070 | SYSTEM ON CHIP (SOCS) | $151.4M |
| 8542310030 | OTHER CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS) | $74.0M |
| 8542310040 | GRAPHIC PROCESSING UNITS (GPUS) | $49.1M |
| 8542310060 | FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAYS (FPGAS) | $37.9M |
| 8542310015 | 8-BIT CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS) | $36.9M |
| 8542310065 | OTHER PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES (PLDS) | $32.8M |
| 8542310025 | 32-BIT CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS) | $32.3M |
| 8542310020 | 16-BIT CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS) | $21.5M |
| 8542310035 | DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS (DSPS) | $9.7M |
| 8542310055 | COMPLEX PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES (CPLDS) | $5.0M |
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS (CPUS)
6.6M no
OTHER PROCESSORS (INCLUDING MICROPROCESSORS)
11.5M no
PROCESSORS & CONTOLLERS W/NOT COMBO W MEMORIS, ETC
77.0M no
SYSTEM ON CHIP (SOCS)
5.4M no
OTHER CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS)
14.0M no
GRAPHIC PROCESSING UNITS (GPUS)
981.6K no
FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAYS (FPGAS)
1.0M no
8-BIT CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS)
9.5M no
OTHER PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES (PLDS)
94.1K no
32-BIT CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS)
7.6M no
16-BIT CONTROLLERS (INCLUDING MICROCONTROLLERS)
866.6K no
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS (DSPS)
2.5M no
COMPLEX PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES (CPLDS)
714.0K no
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $454.9M | $972.4M | +$517.5M |
| Oregon | $420.8M | $636.4M | +$215.6M |
| New Mexico | $367.2M | $581.6M | +$214.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $561.9M | $661.7M | +$99.8M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $249.7M | $445.5M | +$195.8M |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $573.8M | $68.4M | -$505.3M |