What is the reshoring readiness score for semiconductors and integrated circuits?

22.4 of 100 as of the latest month, a weak case. The score combines tariff pressure (16/100), import dependence (41/100), and sourcing concentration (12/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.

Why does semiconductors and integrated circuits score this way?

Importers currently pay a 1.79% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 59% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 1220 on the Herfindahl index. Higher tariffs, deeper import dependence, and more concentrated sourcing all strengthen the economic case to produce domestically.

Does a high score mean reshoring is profitable?

No. The RRI is a screening indicator: it says the public trade data points that way, not that any specific plant pencils out. Validate with your own landed-cost, labor, and capacity numbers before deciding.

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Semiconductors and integrated circuits: Reshoring Readiness

The Reshoring Readiness Index scores semiconductors and integrated circuits at 22.4 of 100 (weak case): a 1.79% effective tariff, import dependence 41/100, sourcing concentration 12/100. Transparent methodology, monthly USITC data. Free.

The short answer

Semiconductors and integrated circuits scores 22.4 of 100 on the Reshoring Readiness Index, a weak case: importers pay an effective tariff of 1.79% (tariff term 16/100), U.S. exports cover 59% of imports (dependence 41/100), and sourcing concentration is 1220 HHI (12/100). The score is down 6.4 points over the past year.

The three terms behind the score

Tariff pressure 16/100 (45% weight): a 1.79% effective rate, level 6/100 with a one-year trend of 38/100.
Import dependence 41/100 (30% weight): U.S. exports cover about 59% of imports.
Sourcing concentration 12/100 (25% weight): 1220 on the Herfindahl index across named source countries.

Frequently asked questions

What is the reshoring readiness score for semiconductors and integrated circuits? 22.4 of 100 as of the latest month, a weak case. The score combines tariff pressure (16/100), import dependence (41/100), and sourcing concentration (12/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.
Why does semiconductors and integrated circuits score this way? Importers currently pay a 1.79% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 59% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 1220 on the Herfindahl index. Higher tariffs, deeper import dependence, and more concentrated sourcing all strengthen the economic case to produce domestically.
Does a high score mean reshoring is profitable? No. The RRI is a screening indicator: it says the public trade data points that way, not that any specific plant pencils out. Validate with your own landed-cost, labor, and capacity numbers before deciding.

About this data

A transparent screening indicator built from public USITC trade data, not sourcing advice. The tariff term is monthly; concentration is matched to the month's calendar year (latest completed year for newer months); import dependence is currently a latest-year snapshot applied across the series and will deepen into a true history as export years accumulate. The named-top-sources HHI is a floor. Validate any decision with your own landed-cost and capacity numbers.

Last reviewed 2026-05-12.