About HS Code 854190
This HS code encompasses the specialized parts essential for manufacturing and assembling diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor devices, including those sensitive to light. It's a critical category for the global semiconductor supply chain, as these parts are the building blocks before final device encapsulation. Countries with significant semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) and assembly, test, and packaging (ATP) operations are the primary importers, including Taiwan, South Korea, China, and the USA. Exporters are typically nations specializing in advanced materials, precision machining, and chemical processing, such as Japan, Germany, and the USA. Key aspects of this trade involve high-purity materials, intricate designs, and strict quality control, as the performance of the final semiconductor device heavily relies on these components. The trade volume is directly linked to the overall health and growth of the electronics industry, from consumer electronics to industrial and automotive applications.
Products Under This Code
Semiconductor wafers (unprocessed), Lead frames, Bonding wires, Die attach materials, Encapsulation compounds, Substrates for diodes, Transistor bases, Photoresist materials
Real World Examples
K&S bonding wire, Sumitomo Bakelite molding compounds, Shin-Etsu silicon wafers, Heraeus die attach paste, ASM lead frames
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with finished semiconductor devices (854110-854150) or parts of integrated circuits (854290), but 854190 is specific to parts *for* discrete semiconductor devices like diodes and transistors.
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers are Taiwan, South Korea, and China; leading exporters include Japan, USA, and Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 854190?
HS code 854190 covers: Electrical apparatus; parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices. This HS code encompasses the specialized parts essential for manufacturing and assembling diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor devices, including those sensitive to light. It's a critical category for the global semiconductor supply chain, as these parts are the building blocks before final device encapsulation. Countries with significant semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) and assembly, test, and packaging (ATP) operations are the primary importers, including Taiwan, South Korea, China, and the USA. Exporters are typically nations specializing in advanced materials, precision machining, and chemical processing, such as Japan, Germany, and the USA. Key aspects of this trade involve high-purity materials, intricate designs, and strict quality control, as the performance of the final semiconductor device heavily relies on these components. The trade volume is directly linked to the overall health and growth of the electronics industry, from consumer electronics to industrial and automotive applications.
What products fall under HS code 854190?
Semiconductor wafers (unprocessed), Lead frames, Bonding wires, Die attach materials, Encapsulation compounds, Substrates for diodes, Transistor bases, Photoresist materials
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854190?
Can be confused with finished semiconductor devices (854110-854150) or parts of integrated circuits (854290), but 854190 is specific to parts *for* discrete semiconductor devices like diodes and transistors.
How is HS code 854190 structured?
HS code 854190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (41) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.