Semiconductor media; solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

HS v2017 Code: 852351

About semiconductor media; solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

hs code 852351 covers a critical segment of the electronics industry - semiconductor media and solid-state non-volatile storage devices. These products are essential components in a wide range of electronic devices, from computers and smartphones to industrial equipment and automotive systems. The global demand for these storage solutions has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by the increasing need for data storage, processing power, and connectivity across various sectors of the economy.

Production process

The production of semiconductor media and solid-state non-volatile storage devices involves a complex manufacturing process. Key steps include wafer fabrication, where semiconductor materials are processed to create the basic electronic components; assembly, where the components are packaged into finished devices; and testing, to ensure the products meet quality and performance standards. Automated production lines, clean room environments, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment are all critical to the efficient and high-quality production of these specialized storage solutions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 852351 products include semiconductor-grade silicon, various other raw materials such as metals and plastics, and specialized manufacturing equipment like wafer fabrication tools, assembly lines, and testing apparatus. Additionally, the industry relies on a highly skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and production staff, to operate the complex manufacturing processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 852351 are semiconductor media and solid-state non-volatile storage devices, such as flash memory, solid-state drives (SSDs), and embedded multimedia cards (eMMC). These products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 847130 Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, and 853710 Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, among others.

Revisions to 852351

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 852351. The most recent 1 version of this code (852351) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 852351 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for semiconductor media; solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8523'>8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852351'>852351: Semiconductor media; solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852321'>852321: Magnetic media; cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852329'>852329: Magnetic media; other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852341'>852341: Optical media; unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852349'>852349: Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852352'>852352: Semiconductor media; smart cards,  whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852359'>852359: Semiconductor media; other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852380'>852380: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    

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