HS code for integrated circuits
Integrated circuits usually fall under these codes of the EU customs tariff (2026). Each code shows the third-country duty, the EU duty on imports from countries without a preferential agreement.
8542 Electronic integrated circuits
| Code | Description | Third-country duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8542 31 11 Electronic integrated circuits – Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits – Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter – Multi-component integrated circuits (MCOs) | Electronic integrated circuits – Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits – Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter – Multi-component integrated circuits (MCOs) | 0 % |
| 8542 31 19 Electronic integrated circuits – Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits – Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter – Other | Electronic integrated circuits – Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits – Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter – Other | 0 % |
| 8542 31 90 Electronic integrated circuits – Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits – Other | Electronic integrated circuits – Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits – Other | 0 % |
| 8542 32 11 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter – Multi-component integrated circuits (MCOs) | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter – Multi-component integrated circuits (MCOs) | 0 % |
| 8542 32 19 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter – Other | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Goods specified in note 12(b)(3 and 4) to this chapter – Other | 0 % |
| 8542 32 31 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Dynamic random-access memories (D-RAMs) – With a storage capacity not exceeding 512 Mbits | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Dynamic random-access memories (D-RAMs) – With a storage capacity not exceeding 512 Mbits | 0 % |
| 8542 32 39 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Dynamic random-access memories (D-RAMs) – With a storage capacity exceeding 512 Mbits | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Dynamic random-access memories (D-RAMs) – With a storage capacity exceeding 512 Mbits | 0 % |
| 8542 32 45 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Static random-access memories (S-RAMs), including cache random-access memories (cache-RAMs) | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Static random-access memories (S-RAMs), including cache random-access memories (cache-RAMs) | 0 % |
| 8542 32 55 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – UV erasable, programmable, read only memories (EPROMs) | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – UV erasable, programmable, read only memories (EPROMs) | 0 % |
| 8542 32 61 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Electrically erasable, programmable, read only memories (E$2PROMs), including flash E$2PROMs – Flash E$2PROMs – With a storage capacity not exceeding 512 Mbits | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Electrically erasable, programmable, read only memories (E$2PROMs), including flash E$2PROMs – Flash E$2PROMs – With a storage capacity not exceeding 512 Mbits | 0 % |
| 8542 32 69 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Electrically erasable, programmable, read only memories (E$2PROMs), including flash E$2PROMs – Flash E$2PROMs – With a storage capacity exceeding 512 Mbits | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Electrically erasable, programmable, read only memories (E$2PROMs), including flash E$2PROMs – Flash E$2PROMs – With a storage capacity exceeding 512 Mbits | 0 % |
| 8542 32 75 Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Electrically erasable, programmable, read only memories (E$2PROMs), including flash E$2PROMs – Other | Electronic integrated circuits – Memories – Other – Electrically erasable, programmable, read only memories (E$2PROMs), including flash E$2PROMs – Other | 0 % |
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What the right code is worth
One code off, up to 14 points of duty off
A wrong code costs either way: duty paid for nothing, or a back-payment with interest when customs notices. Third-country duty rates from the EU tariff.
Screens +14 points
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8% leather upper 6403 99 9616.9% textile upper 6404 11 00Bicycles +8 points
6% with electric motor 8711 60 1014% without motor 8712 00 30Tableware +6.5 points
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3.7% textile outside 4202 22 909.7% plastic sheeting outside 4202 22 10
EU third-country duty, October 2026
€35,000 14 points duty difference on €250,000 of imports
EU third-country duty, October 2026