High-Purity Piezoelectric Quartz Plate from Japan
Ultra-pure synthetic quartz plates for medical ultrasound transducers, converting electrical energy to mechanical via piezo-electric properties. HTS 7104.10.00.00 covers these graded, unmounted synthetic semiprecious stones. Critical for non-invasive imaging equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Cross-reference with FDA medical device regulations; declare piezo-electric medical application
• Certify purity levels meeting Chapter 71 alloy rules (no precious metal contamination)
• Use non-permanent stranding for high-volume shipments to comply with 'temporarily strung' provision