HTS heading 8532 · Chapter 85
HTS 8532: Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable
HTS heading 8532 covers electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof. It has 9 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (9 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532.10.00.00 | Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors)[No.] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| Other fixed capacitors: | |||||
| 8532.21.00 | Tantalum | Free | 35% | ||
| 8532.21.00.20 | Metal case[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 8532.21.00.40 | Dipped[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.21.00.50 | Designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.21.00.80 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.22.00 | Aluminum electrolytic | Free | 35% | ||
| 8532.22.00.20 | Not exceeding 18 mm in diameter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.22.00.40 | Exceeding 18 mm but not exceeding 35 mm in diameter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.22.00.55 | Exceeding 35 mm but not exceeding 51 mm in diameter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.22.00.85 | Exceeding 51 mm in diameter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.23.00 | Ceramic dielectric, single layer | Free | 35% | ||
| 8532.23.00.20 | Chips[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 8532.23.00.40 | Axial leads[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.23.00.60 | Radial leads[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.24.00 | Ceramic dielectric, multilayer | Free | 35% | ||
| 8532.24.00.20 | Chips[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 8532.24.00.40 | Axial leads[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.24.00.60 | Radial leads[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.25.00 | Dielectric of paper or plastics | Free | 35% | ||
| Alternating current (AC) service: | |||||
| 8532.25.00.10 | Less than 300 V[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.25.00.20 | 300 V or greater, but less than 600 V[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.25.00.30 | 600 V or greater, but less than 1,000 V[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.25.00.40 | 1,000 V or greater[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| Leadless: | |||||
| 8532.25.00.45 | Designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.25.00.55 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.25.00.60 | Axial leads[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.25.00.70 | Radial leads[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.25.00.80 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.29.00 | Other | Free | 35% | ||
| 8532.29.00.20 | Mica dielectric[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.29.00.40 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.30.00 | Variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors | Free | 35% | ||
| 8532.30.00.10 | Mica, ceramic or glass dielectric[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.30.00.90 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8532.90.00.00 | Parts[No.] | Free | 35% | Estimate → |
36 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 8532.10.00.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.