Both Taiwan and Vietnam face only the 10% Section 122 global surcharge. Taiwan is the world leader in advanced semiconductor fabrication (TSMC) and a major source of logic ICs, NOR flash, and chip passives. Vietnam is a growing hub for consumer electronics assembly (Samsung smartphones, Intel modules). The tariff is equal; product type and supply chain maturity drive the sourcing decision.
Both Taiwan and Vietnam face the same 10% effective duty rate. On a $100,000 BOM, both incur $10,000 in duty. The sourcing choice here is about product availability, lead times, and supplier relationships.
| Source | Duty Rate | Duty Amount | Landed Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 10% | $10,000 | $110,000 |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 10% | $10,000 | $110,000 |
* Estimate for electronics HTS chapters 8541–8542. Actual duty depends on specific HTS code, MPF, HMF, and customs value.Calculate exact duty →
Vietnam has minimal semiconductor fabrication capacity. Intel's Ho Chi Minh City facility handles assembly and test (not wafer fab). Samsung has display and module production but not IC wafer fabrication. Vietnam's electronics strength is in final product assembly using imported components.
Cross-strait geopolitical risk is a factor that procurement risk teams assess seriously. TSMC and other Taiwan-based manufacturers have not experienced supply disruptions, but the strategic risk exists. Apple, NVIDIA, and Intel are all investing in supply chain diversification (TSMC Arizona, Samsung Texas, Intel Ohio) as a hedge.
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