Qualcomm Hexagon DSP Q6 Core from China
The Qualcomm Hexagon Q6 is a vector DSP core used in Snapdragon mobile SoCs for multimedia processing. It qualifies for HTS 8542.31.00.35 as a dedicated digital signal processor optimized for mobile audio, voice, and vision processing.
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
• Submit IP block specifications if importing licensable DSP cores for SoC design
• Classify discrete DSP chips separately from complete SoCs under 8542.31
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation for fabless semiconductor imports