$NVDA NVIDIA PRODUCTS HTS CODES AND TARIFF STATUS UPDATED APRIL 2025 BASED ON CSMS # 64724565 NEW COMPLETE EXEMPTION: ALL COMPUTING EQUIPMENT NOW EXEMPT FROM RECIPROCAL TARIFFS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: According to the latest CSMS # 64724565 guidance issued April 11, 2025, ALL NVIDIA products are now EXEMPT from Trump's reciprocal tariffs through a comprehensive exemption covering computing equipment and semiconductor devices. This represents a complete reversal of previous tariff policies for computing equipment, providing significant relief to the AI infrastructure supply chain. EXEMPTED HTS CATEGORIES: The following HTS codes are now FULLY EXEMPT from reciprocal tariffs as per the April 11, 2025 Presidential Memorandum: 8471 - Automatic Data Processing Machines - Includes all servers, computers, and processing units - Covers NVIDIA DGX AI server systems and all server configurations 8473.30 - Parts and Accessories for ADP Machines - Includes all graphics cards, add-in boards, and computing accessories - Covers all NVIDIA GeForce and professional RTX GPU cards 8486 - Machines for Semiconductor Manufacturing - Equipment for manufacturing semiconductor devices 8517.13.00 - Smartphones 8517.62.00 - Communication Equipment (routers, network switches) 8523.51.00 - Solid-State Non-Volatile Storage Devices (SSDs, flash storage) 8524 - Flat Panel Display Modules 8528.52.00 - Monitors for Computers 8541.10.00 through 8541.90.00 - All Semiconductor Discrete Devices - Includes diodes, transistors, thyristors, and semiconductor transducers 8542 - Electronic Integrated Circuits - Includes all processors, GPUs, ASICs, and memory integrated circuits - Covers all NVIDIA Blackwell, Hopper, and other GPU/AI dies NVIDIA PRODUCT STATUS: PRODUCT CATEGORY 1: GPU DIES AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS Products: Blackwell B100/B200, Hopper H100/H200, Ada Lovelace, Ampere Integrated Circuits HTS Code: 8542 (Electronic integrated circuits) Tariff Status: FULLY EXEMPT under CSMS # 64724565 Applicable To: All semiconductor integrated circuits Notes: All GPU and AI chip dies are completely exempt regardless of country of origin PRODUCT CATEGORY 2: STANDALONE GPU CARDS (PACKAGED) Products: GeForce RTX 4090/4080/4070/4060, RTX 6000/5000 Professional GPUs HTS Code: 8473.30 (Parts and accessories for ADP machines and units) Tariff Status: FULLY EXEMPT under CSMS # 64724565 Notes: All packaged GPU cards are now exempt regardless of country of origin PRODUCT CATEGORY 3: PRE-CONFIGURED AI SERVERS Products: DGX systems, DGX SuperPOD, DGX H100, DGX A100 HTS Code: 8471 (Automatic Data Processing Machines) Tariff Status: FULLY EXEMPT under CSMS # 64724565 Notes: All complete server systems are now exempt regardless of country of origin PRODUCT CATEGORY 4: SERVER BASEBOARDS AND MODULES Products: HGX H100/H200, HGX A100, SXM modules, NVLink, NVSwitch HTS Code: 8471.80 (Other Units of Automatic Data Processing Machines) Tariff Status: FULLY EXEMPT under CSMS # 64724565 Notes: All server baseboards and modules are now exempt regardless of country of origin PRODUCT CATEGORY 5: RACK COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Products: GB200 baseboards, NVL boards, rack mounts, power supplies HTS Code: 8473.30 (Parts and accessories for ADP machines and units) Tariff Status: FULLY EXEMPT under CSMS # 64724565 Notes: All rack components are now exempt regardless of country of origin PRODUCT CATEGORY 6: NETWORKING EQUIPMENT Products: ConnectX SmartNICs, BlueField DPUs, Spectrum Switches HTS Code: 8517.62 (Machines for reception/transmission of data) Tariff Status: FULLY EXEMPT under CSMS # 64724565 Notes: All networking equipment is now exempt regardless of country of origin IMPORTANT IMPLEMENTATION NOTES: 1. Reporting Requirements: For products classified under the exempted HTS codes, importers must report the secondary classification under heading 9903.01.32 to declare the exception from the reciprocal tariff. 2. Retroactive Application: These exemptions apply to merchandise entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01AM Eastern Daylight Time on April 5, 2025. 3. Refund Mechanism: For products covered by these exemptions that have already been processed: - Filers should correct entries within 10 days of release from CBP custody - Refunds available through post-summary correction for unliquidated entries - Protests available for entries that have liquidated (if protest period hasn't expired) 4. Comprehensive Coverage: These exemptions broadly cover the entire computing technology industry, suggesting recognition by the administration of the strategic importance of AI and computing infrastructure. 5. No Country Restrictions: Unlike other exemptions which may be country-specific, these HTS-based exemptions apply regardless of the country of origin of the products. 6. USMCA Considerations: While the USMCA loophole remains viable, it is essentially unnecessary for products covered by these exemptions as they are now exempt regardless of import path. 7. US Manufacturing Advantages: Companies with US assembly operations like Supermicro still maintain advantages in logistics and supply chain resilience, even though the tariff advantage has been neutralized. 8. Future Uncertainty: While this is a significant policy change, importers should continue to monitor for potential modifications as the administration has demonstrated willingness to adjust tariff policies.