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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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