Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85415000: Semiconductor Devices Other Than Photosensitive Semiconductor Devices

Semiconductor devices play a crucial role in today's technology-driven world. From smartphones and computers to medical devices and renewable energy systems, these devices power a wide range of electronic applications. The HS Code 85415000 specifically refers to semiconductor devices other than photosensitive semiconductor devices. Let's explore this code in detail and understand its implications.

Product Description

• HS Code: 85415000
• Description: Semiconductor devices other than photosensitive semiconductor devices, nesi (not elsewhere specified or included)

Semiconductor devices covered under this code include integrated circuits, microprocessors, transistors, diodes, and other electronic components that rely on semiconductor materials. These devices are essential for the functioning of various electronic systems and enable the processing, storage, and transmission of information.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 85415000 is free. This means that countries must provide duty-free treatment to imports and exports of these semiconductor devices. Whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 85415000 is the number (NO). This unit represents the number of semiconductor devices being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs provide additional benefits for imports and exports of semiconductor devices under HS Code 85415000. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment for imports and exports between the United States and Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports and exports between the United States and Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and eligible Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment for imports and exports between the United States and Mexico under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and eligible countries in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).
• Peru Special Rate: Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Special rate for imports and exports between the United States and Singapore.

Importing US States

HS Code 85415000 is imported into the following US states:

• Michigan
• Montana
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Washington
• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Nevada
• North Dakota
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Massachusetts
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Nevada
• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Massachusetts
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• Oregon
• Texas
• Vermont

Exporting US States

HS Code 85415000 is exported from the following US states:

• District of Columbia
• Minnesota
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• Oregon
• Texas
• Vermont
• Virgin Islands
• California
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Vermont
• Arizona
• Idaho
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Utah
• Virginia
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Idaho
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Mississippi
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• New York
• Oregon
• Texas
• Vermont
• Washington
• Arizona

HS Code 85415000 plays a vital role in international trade, facilitating the import and export of semiconductor devices other than photosensitive semiconductor devices. By understanding the implications of this code, businesses and individuals can navigate the global market for these essential electronic components.