Qualcomm Adreno 740 GPU from China

Mobile graphics processing unit integrated in Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC for smartphones. HTS 8542.31.00.40 applies to the discrete GPU IP core handling ray tracing and variable rate shading. Supports hardware-accelerated Vulkan and OpenGL ES 3.2 graphics APIs.

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

Mobile GPU dies ship separately from application processors; declare accordingly

IP core licensing docs may be needed for CBP verification of graphics specialization

Distinguish from display controller ICs with shader unit specifications