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SMD Quartz Crystal 12 MHz from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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