HS code for computer processors (cpus)

HS code

8542.31

US HTS code

8542.31.00

US general duty

Free

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Processors and controllers built as integrated circuits are 8542.31.

US tariff lines under 8542.31

US HTS code	Description	General duty
8542.31.00	Electronic integrated circuits › Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits 13 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 8542.31.00.15 — Controllers (including microcontrollers) › 8-bit 8542.31.00.20 — Controllers (including microcontrollers) › 16-bit 8542.31.00.25 — Controllers (including microcontrollers) › 32-bit 8542.31.00.30 — Controllers (including microcontrollers) › Other 8542.31.00.35 — Processors (including microprocessors) › Digital signal processors (DSPs) 8542.31.00.40 — Processors (including microprocessors) › Graphics processing units (GPUs) 8542.31.00.45 — Processors (including microprocessors) › Central processing units (CPUs) 8542.31.00.50 — Processors (including microprocessors) › Other 8542.31.00.55 — Programmable logic devices (PLDs) › Complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) 8542.31.00.60 — Programmable logic devices (PLDs) › Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) 8542.31.00.65 — Programmable logic devices (PLDs) › Other 8542.31.00.70 — System on chip (SoCs) 8542.31.00.75 — Other	Free

Import duty on computer processors (cpus) by country

Import into the US

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The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for computer processors (cpus)?

The international HS code for computer processors (cpus) is 8542.31. Processors and controllers built as integrated circuits are 8542.31.

Q2What is the US import duty on computer processors (cpus)?

Under HTS 8542.31.00, the US general duty rate is Free. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for computer processors (cpus)?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 8542.31 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (8542.31) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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