8541.21.00.40Unmounted chips, dice and wafers
Also written 8541210040 and 8541.21.0040
HTS Code 8541.21.00.40 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesSemiconductor devices (for example, diodes, transistors, semiconductor-based transducers); photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals; parts thereof:Transistors, other than photosensitive transistors:With a dissipation rate of less than 1 WUnmounted chips, dice and wafers in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (50%).
From China, the total duty on 8541.21.00.40 last changed on Feb 24, 2026, from 60% to 50%. It has changed 1 time since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8541.21.00.40
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026
- Total duty
- 50%
- $5,000.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 50.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $15,047.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 301 – China50%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8541.21.00.40
Set at 8541.21.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China50%
- Mexico0%
- Canada0%
- Vietnam0%
- Germany0%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 8541.21.00.40 or its heading.
- Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
- Nov 25, 2025 · CBP guidanceUS exempts certain agricultural products from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8541.21.00.40 From
In 2025 the US imported $7M of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40), down 36% on 2024, mostly from Taiwan (36%), Japan (13%) and Germany (9%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $2M | 36% | 71% | 0% |
| Japan | $859K | 13% | 85% | 0% |
| Germany | $595K | 9% | 441% | 0% |
| China | $559K | 8% | 35% | 50% |
| Thailand | $557K | 8% | 28% | 0% |
| Philippines | $543K | 8% | 33% | 0% |
| Malaysia | $392K | 6% | 61% | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 3% | 3667% | 0% |
| Switzerland | $204K | 3% | 134% | 0% |
| South Korea | $195K | 3% | 22% | 0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 8541.21.00.40 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (50%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 50% |
| Mexico | Free | None | 0% |
| Canada | Free | None | 0% |
| Vietnam | Free | None | 0% |
| Germany | Free | None | 0% |
| Japan | Free | None | 0% |
| South Korea | Free | None | 0% |
| Taiwan | Free | None | 0% |
| India | Free | None | 0% |
| Ireland | Free | None | 0% |
| Italy | Free | None | 0% |
| Switzerland | Free | None | 0% |
| Thailand | Free | None | 0% |
| Malaysia | Free | None | 0% |
| United Kingdom | Free | None | 0% |
| France | Free | None | 0% |
| Indonesia | Free | None | 0% |
| Brazil | Free | None | 0% |
| Bangladesh | Free | None | 0% |
| Cambodia | Free | None | 0% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (50%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Canada pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Japan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from South Korea pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from India pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Thailand pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from United Kingdom pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Brazil pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Relevant HTS Notes
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What does HTS code 8541.21.00.40 cover?
HTS code 8541.21.00.40 covers unmounted chips, dice and wafers, classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8541.21.00.40?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8541.21.00.40 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from China?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (50%).
What is the US tariff on unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Mexico?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of unmounted chips, dice and wafers (HTS 8541.21.00.40) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Where does the US import HTS 8541.21.00.40 from?
In 2025 the US imported $7M of unmounted chips, dice and wafers under HTS 8541.21.00.40, mostly from Taiwan (36%), Japan (13%) and Germany (9%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8541.21.00.40?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8541.21.00.40 is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.
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