SMAJ5.6CA 5.6V TVS Zener Diode

SMAJ5.6CA is a bidirectional 5.6V Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Zener diode for ESD and surge protection in USB ports. Classified as Zener diode under HTS 8541.10.0050 despite TVS marketing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8535.40.00.00Lower: 37.7% vs 50%

If metal oxide varistor construction

Varistors use different materials and mechanism than semiconductor Zeners.

8541.90.00Same rate: 50%

If Zener parts or unmounted chips

Die/chips without leads classified as parts of semiconductor devices.

8517.62.00Lower: 32.5% vs 50%

If communications apparatus parts

Specified machine parts supersede general semiconductor classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

TVS diodes classified as Zener if semiconductor junction-based; provide I-V curves

High volume electronics; consider bonded warehouse for duty deferral

Common misclassification as varistors (8535.40); verify avalanche vs varistor operation

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