HS Heading 8541
Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals
12 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound and television recorders and reproducers). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85411000 | Diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED) | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 | 29.62% |
| 85412100 | Transistors (Excl. Phototransistors), With A Dissipation Rate <1w | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 85412900 | Transistors (Excl. Phototransistors), With A Dissipation Rate >=1w | 5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 | 29.62% |
| 85413000 | Thyristors, Diacs And Triacs, Other Than Photosensitive Devices | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 85414100 | Photosensitive semi-conductor devices, including....Light-emitting diodes (LED) | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 85414200 | Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 27.5% |
| 85414300 | Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 85414900 | Other --- Photosensitive semi-conductor devices,..light-emitting diodes (LED) NES | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 85415100 | Other semi-conductor devices , Semiconductor-based transducers | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 85415900 | Other semi-conductor devices : NES | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 85416000 | Mounted Piezo-Electric Crystals | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 85419000 | Parts Of Devices Of 85.41 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 7,276,569,182 (18,652,460 kg) under this heading, across 12 of its 12 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 11 | 2,029,447 kg | BDT 866,137,453 |
| January 2026 | 10 | 5,307,997 kg | BDT 2,140,116,694 |
| February 2026 | 11 | 1,059,803 kg | BDT 461,286,761 |
| March 2026 | 11 | 2,974,196 kg | BDT 1,225,762,743 |
| April 2026 | 10 | 3,922,200 kg | BDT 1,284,134,307 |
| May 2026 | 11 | 3,358,817 kg | BDT 1,299,131,224 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 85414300 — Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels — BDT 1,187,361,567
- 85414100 — Photosensitive semi-conductor devices, including....Light-emitting diodes (LED) — BDT 42,394,350
- 85411000 — Diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED) — BDT 31,364,674
- 85412900 — Transistors (Excl. Phototransistors), With A Dissipation Rate >=1w — BDT 17,836,600
- 85413000 — Thyristors, Diacs And Triacs, Other Than Photosensitive Devices — BDT 8,978,008
Bonded imports. A further BDT 195,026,142 (49,716 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 2.6% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.