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SMD Quartz Crystal 12 MHz from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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