SMAJ5.6CA 5.6V TVS Zener Diode from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0550%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2025, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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