Product classification
HS code for Piezoelectric crystal: 8541.60
Crystals, mounted piezo-electric.
Classification of piezoelectric crystal under HS 8541.60
Mounted piezoelectric crystals fall under HS code 8541.60. These components are essential in electronics for frequency control, timing, and filtering. The classification under 8541 is designated for semiconductor devices and similar photosensitive or piezoelectric components. The key factor for this code is that the crystals must be \"mounted,\" meaning they are fitted with electrodes or housed in a holder or container ready for installation into a circuit. This distinguishes them from raw or unmounted synthetic quartz. The piezoelectric effect allows these crystals to convert mechanical stress into electrical signals and vice versa, making them indispensable for clocks, radios, and computers. Under the Harmonized System, the mounting is the definitive step that moves the item from a mineral or chemical product into the realm of electrical components. This heading includes crystals made of quartz, tourmaline, or various ceramic materials, provided they are prepared for use in electronic equipment. The classification is used globally to monitor the trade of high-tech components and ensure that finished electronic parts are taxed and regulated differently than the raw materials used in their production.
- Covers
- Mounted quartz crystal resonators
- Piezoelectric ceramic filters (mounted)
- Crystal oscillators in metal or ceramic housing
- Mounted tourmaline crystals for electronics
- Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) resonators
- Also under 8541.60
- Epson crystal oscillators
- Murata ceramic resonators
- Kyocera crystal units
- TDK SAW filters
- SiTime MEMS oscillators
Codes often confused with 8541.60
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 7104.10, which is for synthetic piezoelectric quartz that is not yet mounted. Another error involves 8541.10 through 8541.50, which cover diodes and transistors; while related, piezoelectric crystals are distinct components with their own specific subheading at 8541.60.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854160 (the code used for piezoelectric crystal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854160 (the code used for piezoelectric crystal) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 854160, not only piezoelectric crystal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 26% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $1.0B 15% of world exports
- 3 Japan $912M 13% of world exports
World total: $6.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $2.7B 34% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $893M 11% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $532M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $8.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for piezoelectric crystal
Brazil splits HS 8541.60 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8541.60.10Mounted quartz crystals, 1 to 100 MHz
- 8541.60.90Other mounted piezo-electric crystals
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about piezoelectric crystal
What is the HS code for Piezoelectric crystal?
The HS code for Piezoelectric crystal is 854160 (Crystals; mounted piezo-electric). The HS code for mounted piezo-electric crystals is 8541.60.
How do I classify Piezoelectric crystal for customs?
Piezoelectric crystal is classified under HS code 854160 — Crystals; mounted piezo-electric. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include unmounted quartz blanks?
No, unmounted quartz blanks, even if cut to size for piezoelectric use, are classified under HS code 7104.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of piezoelectric crystal (HS 854160)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854160 (the code used for piezoelectric crystal) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 26% of world exports), Hong Kong ($1.0B) and Japan ($912M). World exports came to about $6.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of piezoelectric crystal (HS 854160)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854160 (the code used for piezoelectric crystal) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.7B, 34% of world imports), Hong Kong ($893M) and Mexico ($532M). World imports came to about $8.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Piezoelectric crystal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854160 for Piezoelectric crystal is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for piezoelectric crystal in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 854160 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for piezoelectric crystal depends on the product's details: 8541.60.10 (Mounted quartz crystals, 1 to 100 MHz), 8541.60.90 (Other mounted piezo-electric crystals).