Heading 8532

HTS code 8532 — Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof

Chapter
85 — Electrical machinery and electronics
Tariff lines
29
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 8532

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8532.10.0000Fixed 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) (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof)FreeNo.
8532.21.0020Metal case (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Tantalum)FreeNo.
8532.21.0040Dipped (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Tantalum > Other)FreeNo.
8532.21.0050Designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Tantalum > Other)FreeNo.
8532.21.0080Other (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Tantalum > Other)FreeNo.
8532.22.0020Not exceeding 18 mm in diameter (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Aluminum electrolytic)FreeNo.
8532.22.0040Exceeding 18 mm but not exceeding 35 mm in diameter (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Aluminum electrolytic)FreeNo.
8532.22.0055Exceeding 35 mm but not exceeding 51 mm in diameter (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Aluminum electrolytic)FreeNo.
8532.22.0085Exceeding 51 mm in diameter (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Aluminum electrolytic)FreeNo.
8532.23.0020Chips (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Ceramic dielectric, single layer)FreeNo.
8532.23.0040Axial leads (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Ceramic dielectric, single layer > Other)FreeNo.
8532.23.0060Radial leads (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Ceramic dielectric, single layer > Other)FreeNo.
8532.24.0020Chips (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Ceramic dielectric, multilayer)FreeNo.
8532.24.0040Axial leads (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Ceramic dielectric, multilayer > Other)FreeNo.
8532.24.0060Radial leads (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Ceramic dielectric, multilayer > Other)FreeNo.
8532.25.0010Less than 300 V (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Alternating current (AC) service)FreeNo.
8532.25.0020300 V or greater, but less than 600 V (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Alternating current (AC) service)FreeNo.
8532.25.0030600 V or greater, but less than 1,000 V (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Alternating current (AC) service)FreeNo.
8532.25.00401,000 V or greater (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Alternating current (AC) service)FreeNo.
8532.25.0045Designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Other > Leadless)FreeNo.
8532.25.0055Other (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Other > Leadless)FreeNo.
8532.25.0060Axial leads (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Other)FreeNo.
8532.25.0070Radial leads (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Other)FreeNo.
8532.25.0080Other (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Dielectric of paper or plastics > Other)FreeNo.
8532.29.0020Mica dielectric (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Other)FreeNo.
8532.29.0040Other (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Other fixed capacitors > Other)FreeNo.
8532.30.0010Mica, ceramic or glass dielectric (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors)FreeNo.
8532.30.0090Other (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof > Variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors)FreeNo.
8532.90.0000Parts (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof)FreeNo.

Documents required to import under 8532

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FCC Declaration (Form 740)Conditional

    Required for electronic devices that emit radio frequency

  • FDA Radiation Declaration (Form 2877)Conditional

    Required for products that emit radiation (X-ray, laser, microwave, etc.)

Common questions

What is HTS code 8532?
HTS heading 8532 covers electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof. It sits in Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and electronics) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 29 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8532?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8532 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 85