NXP i.MX RT DSP Core from China

NXP's i.MX RT crossover processors feature dedicated DSP cores for motor control and industrial signal processing. Classified HTS 8542.31.00.35 for the DSP portion optimized for real-time control algorithms in edge computing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

50%

Rate breakdown

9903.91.0550%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2025, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Separate DSP IP classification from complete MCU packages containing multiple cores

Provide cycle-accurate performance benchmarks for customs technical review

Comply with ITAR restrictions for defense-related DSP applications