What is the import duty for HS 381800?

Import duties vary by destination. US: 0% MFN. EU: 0% MFN. India: 0% BCD. Additional trade measures may apply by origin and classification.

HS Code 381800 — Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates | Import Duty, Exporters & Trade Intelligence

Critical semiconductor substrates subject to strict export controls and dominated by East Asian suppliers. Trade is highly sensitive to geopolitical tensions and technology restrictions, with significant dual-use concerns requiring careful compliance monitoring.

What is HS Code 381800?

HS Code 381800 covers Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.

Products classified under HS 381800 are used across Semiconductor Manufacturing, Electronics, Solar Panels, LED Production. Demand is driven by Consumer electronics demand, Automotive electronics, 5G infrastructure, Renewable energy adoption.

Why HS 381800 Matters in Global Trade

Major exporting countries include China, Japan, United States, South Korea, Singapore based on recent international trade reporting.

Demand is linked to Consumer electronics demand, Automotive electronics, 5G infrastructure, Renewable energy adoption. Input costs are influenced by Silicon ingots and high-purity chemical compounds.

Import Duty for HS 381800 — US, EU, India

United States: 0% MFN. Effective duty depends on HTS10 classification and origin.
European Union: 0% MFN. Duty depends on TARIC10 classification and origin treatment.
India: 0% BCD. SWS and IGST may apply in addition.

Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.

Import HS 381800 into the United States

US importers of Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.

Import HS 381800 into the European Union

EU importers classify Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.

Import HS 381800 into India

India assesses Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 0% + SWS 0% + IGST 18% = 18% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.

Major Exporting Countries — HS 381800

Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates are:

China — 26.5% share · 100 importing markets · $3.6B reported trade
Japan — 24.3% share · 50 importing markets · $3.3B reported trade
United States — 12.6% share · 88 importing markets · $1.7B reported trade
South Korea — 7.5% share · 39 importing markets · $1.0B reported trade
Singapore — 6.2% share · 37 importing markets · $831.6M reported trade
Germany — 5.8% share · 73 importing markets · $786.9M reported trade
France — 4.2% share · 48 importing markets · $573.3M reported trade
Vietnam — 3.8% share · 13 importing markets · $517.7M reported trade

Largest Recorded Trade Corridors — HS 381800

Largest corridors (2024)

South Korea imports Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates from China.
China imports Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates from Japan.
South Korea imports Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates from Japan.
United States imports Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates from Japan.
Thailand imports Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates from China.
China imports Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates from South Korea.
Singapore imports Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates from Japan.
South Korea imports Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates from Singapore.

Trade pattern insight

These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.

HS 381800 Trade Snapshot

HS Code	381800
Product	Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates
Chapter	38 — Electronic Components
Major exporting countries	China, Japan, United States, South Korea, Singapore
Primary industries	Semiconductor Manufacturing, Electronics, Solar Panels, LED Production
Trade year	2024
US duty framework	0% MFN
EU duty framework	0% MFN
India BCD	0% BCD

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Frequently Asked Questions — HS 381800

What products fall under HS Code 381800?

HS Code 381800 covers Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.

Which countries export HS 381800?

Major exporting countries include China, Japan, United States, South Korea, Singapore, based on recent trade reporting.

HS 381800 — Semiconductor Wafers and Electronic Substrates