SMD Quartz Crystal 12 MHz from China
Surface-mount device (SMD) quartz crystal resonator tuned to 12 MHz for use in microprocessors and communication devices. The piezoelectric quartz is hermetically sealed in a ceramic package with gold electrodes. Falls under HTS 8541.60.0080 as other mounted piezoelectric crystals used for frequency control.
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 manufacturer specs confirming SMD mounting and piezoelectric quartz material
• Avoid classifying as LEDs; specify crystal function in commercial invoice
• Batch test for load capacitance to prevent reclassification disputes