Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits

HS v2022 Code: 854231

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
85	42	31

Code	854231
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	6
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	85
Heading	8542

Ancestor Codes: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles; Electronic integrated circuits

This Code: Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits

Sibling Codes (Nearest 4): Electronic integrated circuits; memories; Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers; Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 8542; Parts of electronic integrated circuits

About electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits

HS code 854231 covers a critical component of modern electronics and computing - electronic integrated circuits. These highly complex semiconductor devices are the backbone of a wide range of products, from smartphones and laptops to industrial automation and telecommunications equipment. As a key enabler of technological innovation, the production and trade of these integrated circuits play a vital role in the global economy.

Production process

The manufacture of electronic integrated circuits involves a multi-step process known as semiconductor fabrication. This typically begins with the production of silicon wafers, which are then subjected to a series of processes including lithography, doping, etching, and deposition to create the intricate circuitry. Advanced techniques such as photolithography and chemical vapor deposition are used to precisely pattern and layer the various components on the silicon substrate.

Production inputs

The production of electronic integrated circuits requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-purity silicon, various dopants and chemicals for the fabrication process, as well as sophisticated manufacturing equipment such as cleanroom facilities, lithography systems, and testing apparatus. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in fields like materials science, electrical engineering, and computer science.

Production outputs

Electronic integrated circuits produced under HS code 854231 are essential components used in a wide range of electronic devices and systems. These include 851762 Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, 851770 Storage units, 851780 Other units of automatic data processing machines, and 851790 Other machines for the processing of information. The demand for these integrated circuits is driven by the ongoing technological advancements and the increasing integration of electronic systems in various industries.

Revisions to 854231

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 854231. The most recent 1 version of this code (854231) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 854231.

Older versions

HS v2017:
- 854231: Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits

Family tree for electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8542'>8542: Electronic integrated circuits</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854231'>854231: Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854232'>854232: Electronic integrated circuits; memories</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854233'>854233: Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854239'>854239: Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 8542</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854290'>854290: Parts of electronic integrated circuits</a>"]

    

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