25% Section 232 tariff on a narrow band of advanced computing chips
Proclamation 11002 put a 25% Section 232 tariff on certain advanced computing chips from January 15, 2026. Imports that support the buildout of the U.S. technology supply chain are exempt, and most semiconductors are not covered.
What this affects
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits; only certain advanced computing chips are covered |
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Key dates
- January 15, 202625% duty starts on covered advanced computing chipsPassed
The update
Proclamation 11002 put a 25% Section 232 tariff on certain advanced computing chips described in the proclamation, for goods entered on or after January 15, 2026.
The tariff does not apply when the chips are imported to support the buildout of the U.S. technology supply chain. No broader tariff on semiconductors has been proclaimed.
Separately, Chinese semiconductors face a Section 301 action that is set at 0% now and rises on June 23, 2027; it has its own entry on this tracker.
Impact
Most electronics importers are not affected: the tariff is aimed at a narrow set of high-performance chips. Brands buying AI accelerators or servers built around them should check the annex.
What to watch
Coverage is limited to the chips the proclamation describes, so an 8542 code alone does not mean the duty applies. Keep records if you rely on the U.S. buildout exception.
How to prepare
- 1Check chips and boards against the proclamation's description
- 2Document the U.S. use if you claim the exemption
Keep records showing the import supports the U.S. technology buildout.
Sources
- Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States (Proclamation 11002) · Federal Register · January 20, 2026
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