Product classification

HS code for Amplifier IC: 8542.33

Electronic integrated circuits, amplifiers.

Classification of amplifier IC under HS 8542.33

An amplifier IC (Integrated Circuit) is an electronic component designed to increase the power or amplitude of an electrical signal. HS Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof. Heading 8542 is specifically dedicated to "Electronic integrated circuits". Within this heading, subheading 8542.33 is explicitly designated for "Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers". This classification is precise because the product is an integrated circuit, and its primary function is amplification, aligning directly with the detailed description provided in the HS nomenclature. This ensures accurate categorization based on both its form and function.

Covers
  • Operational amplifiers (Op-amps)
  • Audio amplifiers (e.g., Class D audio amplifier ICs)
  • Radio frequency (RF) amplifiers
  • Power amplifiers (e.g., for driving speakers or motors)
  • Instrumentation amplifiers
  • Voltage comparators (often classified here due to similar circuit structures)
Also under 8542.33
  • Texas Instruments OPAx series
  • Analog Devices AD8xx series
  • STMicroelectronics TDA series
  • NXP RF power amplifiers
  • Maxim Integrated audio amps
  • Cirrus Logic audio codecs

Codes often confused with 8542.33

Common mistake. Amplifier ICs can be commonly misclassified with other types of integrated circuits. For instance, processors and controllers are classified under HS code 8542.31, memory ICs under 8542.32, and other integrated circuits (not elsewhere specified) under 8542.39. The key differentiator for 8542.33 is the specific function of amplification. It is also important not to confuse integrated circuits with discrete semiconductor devices (HS 8541), such as individual transistors or diodes, or with other electronic components like resistors (8533) or capacitors (8532). Both the "integrated circuit" aspect and the "amplifier" function are critical for correct classification under 8542.33.

8542.31Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits8542.32Electronic integrated circuits; memories8542.39Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 854285.41Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals85.33Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding heating resistors85.32Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)

Top exporters and importers of HS 854233 (the code used for amplifier IC), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854233 (the code used for amplifier IC) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 854233, not only amplifier IC.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Malaysia $8.0B
  2. 2 Hong Kong $6.3B
  3. 3 China $4.0B

World total: $29.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $10.9B
  2. 2 Hong Kong $5.0B
  3. 3 Singapore $2.9B

World total: $27.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for amplifier IC

Brazil splits HS 8542.33 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about amplifier IC

What is the HS code for Amplifier IC?

The HS code for Amplifier IC is 854233 (Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers). The HS code for Amplifier IC is 854233.

How do I classify Amplifier IC for customs?

Amplifier IC is classified under HS code 854233 — Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the primary function of an amplifier IC?

The primary function of an amplifier IC is to take an input signal and produce an output signal that is a magnified version of the input, typically increasing its voltage, current, or power. This is essential for various electronic applications, from audio systems to communication devices, where signal strength needs to be boosted.

Which countries are the top exporters of amplifier IC (HS 854233)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854233 (the code used for amplifier IC) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($8.0B, 27% of world exports), Hong Kong ($6.3B) and China ($4.0B). World exports came to about $29.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of amplifier IC (HS 854233)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 854233 (the code used for amplifier IC) in UN Comtrade data were China ($10.9B, 40% of world imports), Hong Kong ($5.0B) and Singapore ($2.9B). World imports came to about $27.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Amplifier IC the same in all countries?

The base HS code 854233 for Amplifier IC is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for amplifier IC in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 854233 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for amplifier IC depends on the product's details: 8542.33.11 (Hybrid amp ICs, layer to 1 µm, 800 MHz or more), 8542.33.19 (Other hybrid amplifier ICs), 8542.33.20 (Unmounted amplifier ICs), 8542.33.90 (Other amplifier ICs).