Semiconductor media; smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

HS v2017 Code: 852352

About semiconductor media; smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

hs code 852352 covers a diverse range of semiconductor-based media and devices, including smart cards. This industry plays a crucial role in the modern digital economy, enabling the storage, processing, and transmission of data across a wide range of applications. From secure financial transactions to advanced electronics, the products described by this code are essential components that underpin much of the world's digital infrastructure.

Production process

The production of semiconductor media and smart cards involves a complex series of manufacturing processes. Key steps include the fabrication of semiconductor wafers, the integration of electronic components, and the assembly and packaging of the final products. Advanced techniques such as photolithography, thin-film deposition, and precision etching are commonly employed to create the intricate circuitry and features found in these devices.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 852352 items requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-purity silicon, advanced chemicals, and specialized machinery. Semiconductor fabrication facilities, known as 'fabs', utilize cleanroom environments and sophisticated equipment to ensure the precise control of the manufacturing environment. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of engineers, technicians, and operators to oversee the various production stages.

Production outputs

The products covered by hs code 852352 are widely used across a variety of industries, including 851712 Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, 853400 Electrical circuit apparatus, and 854231 Electronic integrated circuits. These semiconductor media and smart cards enable the storage, processing, and secure transmission of data, making them essential components in a wide range of electronic devices and systems.

Revisions to 852352

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 852352. The most recent 1 version of this code (852352) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 852352 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for semiconductor media; smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

    graph LR
    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/v2017/852352'>852352: Semiconductor media; smart cards,  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/v2017/852351'>852351: Semiconductor media; solid-state non-volatile storage devices, 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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