HS Code:
Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) are integrated circuits used in digital electronics for implementing complex digital logic functions. They are widely used in telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial automation for tasks such as signal processing and control systems. CPLDs fall under HS Code 8542.39, which covers electronic integrated circuits. These devices are reprogrammable, offering flexibility in design and application compared to fixed-function circuits.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & International Trade Centre (ITC)
Average Rate
4.5%
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Growing demand in automotive electronics
Increased adoption of CPLDs in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicles (EVs) is driving market growth, especially in the US and China.
2022
Shift toward smaller, power-efficient designs
Manufacturers are focusing on low-power CPLDs to meet the needs of portable and IoT devices, boosting trade in miniaturized components.
2021-2022
Supply chain disruptions
Semiconductor shortages have constrained CPLD availability, leading to price increases and delayed shipments globally.
2021-2022
Ongoing trade disputes have led to additional tariffs and export restrictions on semiconductor products, including CPLDs, affecting supply chains.
Mid-2022
Increased costs for manufacturers and potential shifts in sourcing to other regions like Taiwan and South Korea.
The European Chips Act aims to boost domestic production of integrated circuits, including CPLDs, to reduce reliance on Asian and US imports.
February 2022
Potential increase in European production capacity and trade within the region over the next decade.
Leading companies like Xilinx and Intel have introduced next-generation CPLDs with enhanced processing speeds and lower power consumption.
Late 2022
Likely to drive demand in high-growth sectors like 5G infrastructure and AI applications.