Increasing by 8% year-over-year due to rising demand for tech hardware.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate under US-Taiwan Trade Agreement
0%
Applicable to goods meeting origin criteria under bilateral trade agreements or WTO rules.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Taiwan Trade Talks Boost Memory Module Exports
Recent bilateral trade discussions between the US and Taiwan have led to reduced barriers for memory module exports (HS Code 8473.30) to the US, with Taiwan's leading manufacturers like TSMC and Micron seeing increased demand for DRAM and NAND flash modules used in machines of heading 8471.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on Taiwan's memory module exports to the US, potentially increasing trade volume by 15% in the next quarter due to streamlined customs processes.
New US Tariffs on Tech Imports Affect Memory Modules
The US imposed a 5% tariff increase on certain tech components, including memory modules under HS Code 8473.30, sourced from Taiwan, as part of broader trade adjustments amid supply chain concerns.
2023-09-22
Impact: Negative impact on trade, with potential cost increases for US importers and a possible 10% reduction in import volume from Taiwan in the short term.
Taiwan Expands Production Capacity for Memory Modules Amid US Demand
Taiwanese manufacturers announced a $2 billion investment to expand production of memory modules for computing devices (HS 8471), driven by rising US demand for high-performance RAM in data centers and personal computers.
2023-08-30
Impact: Positive impact, expected to strengthen supply chains and increase exports to the US by 20% over the next year.
Policy Updates
US-Taiwan Trade Initiative on Tech Components
Under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, both parties agreed to facilitate trade in tech components, including memory modules (HS 8473.30), by reducing non-tariff barriers and enhancing certification processes for machines of heading 8471.
Date: 2023-10-10
US Tariff Adjustment on Memory Modules
The US Trade Representative announced a tariff hike of 5% on specific electronic components from Taiwan, including memory modules under HS Code 8473.30, as part of a broader policy to address trade imbalances and protect domestic industries.
