Quartz Crystal Oscillator 32.768 kHz from Germany
A small surface-mount quartz crystal oscillator operating at 32.768 kHz, used in real-time clocks for microcontrollers and watches. It consists of a piezoelectric quartz crystal mounted between metal electrodes on a ceramic base with frequency-determining circuit elements. Classified under HTS 8541.60.0080 as a mounted piezoelectric crystal, other than those for specific frequency uses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify frequency stability specs and tolerance in documentation to confirm classification as mounted piezo crystal
• Include test reports showing piezoelectric properties; misclassification as semiconductor devices is common
• Ensure RoHS compliance labeling for electronics imports to avoid customs holds