3.579545 MHz Quartz Crystal for TV Oscillators from China
Standard quartz crystal resonator operating at the NTSC color subcarrier frequency of 3.579545 MHz, used in video processing circuits of older televisions and VCRs. Classified under HTS 8541.60.00.30 due to its mounted piezoelectric quartz design for frequencies exceeding 1 MHz but ≤5 MHz. Provides precise timing for broadcast signal synchronization.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide test reports confirming exact frequency within 1-5 MHz range, as customs may scrutinize TV-specific crystals for proper subheading
• Label packages with 'HC-49/US quartz crystal 3.579545 MHz' format for easy identification and to match HTS description