HS Code:
Active filters, typically classified under HS Code 8542.31 (integrated circuits including filters) or related codes, are electronic components used to selectively filter specific frequency ranges in electronic circuits. These filters are integral in telecommunications, audio equipment, and signal processing applications, enhancing signal quality by removing unwanted noise or interference. They differ from passive filters by requiring an external power source to operate, often incorporating amplifiers for better performance.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
3.5%
Highest Rate
8% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand in 5G infrastructure
Increased need for high-frequency active filters in telecommunications equipment, driving market growth by 15% annually
2021-2023
Miniaturization of electronic components
Pushes manufacturers to develop smaller, more efficient active filters, impacting production costs and market competition
2020-2022
Shift towards IoT and smart devices
Growing integration of active filters in consumer electronics, boosting trade volume by 10% in key markets
2019-2022
A new phase of tariff reductions was agreed upon for electronic components, including active filters, to ease trade tensions.
March 2023
Expected to increase bilateral trade by USD 500 million annually for this category.
The EU introduced stricter environmental regulations on electronic components, mandating lower power consumption for active filters.
January 2023
May increase production costs by 5-7% for manufacturers exporting to the EU.
South Korea announced a USD 450 million investment in domestic semiconductor and filter technology to boost export capacity.
June 2022
Likely to solidify South Korea’s position as a top exporter, with a projected 8% trade volume increase in 2023.