Xilinx Versal AI Core DSP from China

Xilinx Versal adaptive SoCs feature AI Engine DSP tiles for machine learning inference at the edge. Each DSP slice falls under HTS 8542.31.00.35 as programmable digital signal processors optimized for vector mathematics.

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

Classify individual DSP engines separately from programmable logic fabric

Provide Vivado design tool utilization reports showing DSP slice usage

Declare radiation tolerance specifications for space-qualified versions