Product classification
HS code for Quartz crystal: 8541.60
Crystals, mounted piezo-electric.
Classification of quartz crystal under HS 8541.60
Quartz crystals used for electronic purposes are classified under HS code 8541.60. This code is located in Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8541 includes diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices, as well as mounted piezo-electric crystals. The classification 8541.60 specifically refers to these mounted crystals. These are not raw minerals but are processed, cut, and mounted components that utilize the piezoelectric effect to create an electrical signal with a very precise frequency. This is essential for the operation of oscillators and resonators in computers, mobile phones, and clocks. The classification is based on the fact that the quartz has been prepared and mounted for use in an electrical circuit, moving it away from the classification of raw minerals or semi-precious stones. The mounting typically involves a protective housing (such as metal or ceramic) and electrical leads or contact pads for surface mounting on a printed circuit board.
- Covers
- Mounted quartz crystal oscillators
- Quartz crystal resonators
- Piezo-electric quartz crystals with electrical leads
- Surface-mount (SMD) quartz crystals
- Mounted synthetic quartz crystals for frequency control
- 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. Quartz crystals are often misclassified under 2506.10, which is for natural quartz in its crude or raw state. They may also be confused with 7103.10 if they are considered semi-precious stones for jewelry. Another common error is using 3824.99 for synthetic crystals; however, once the crystal is mounted for piezo-electric use, 8541.60 is the specific and correct heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854160 (the code used for quartz crystal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854160 (the code used for quartz 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 quartz 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 quartz 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 quartz crystal
What is the HS code for Quartz crystal?
The HS code for Quartz crystal is 854160 (Crystals; mounted piezo-electric). The HS code for mounted piezo-electric quartz crystals used in electronics is 8541.60.
How do I classify Quartz crystal for customs?
Quartz crystal is classified under HS code 854160 — Crystals; mounted piezo-electric. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover raw quartz stones?
No, raw or natural quartz is classified in Chapter 25 (2506.10). HS code 8541.60 only applies to crystals that have been processed and mounted for electrical use.
Which countries are the top exporters of quartz crystal (HS 854160)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854160 (the code used for quartz 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 quartz crystal (HS 854160)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854160 (the code used for quartz 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 Quartz crystal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854160 for Quartz 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 quartz crystal in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 854160 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for quartz 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).