HS HEADING 8532

Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)

HEADING

8532

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers electrical capacitors, which can be fixed, variable, or adjustable. Fixed capacitors are sorted by their specific materials and construction, such as tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, ceramic, paper, or plastics, with a special group for those designed for 50/60 Hz circuits that handle significant reactive power. Variable or adjustable capacitors form their own distinct group. The category also includes parts specifically made for these types of capacitors.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (9)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8532.10

Electrical capacitors; fixed, designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors)

8532.21

Electrical capacitors; fixed, tantalum

8532.22

Electrical capacitors; fixed, aluminium electrolytic

8532.23

Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, single layer

8532.24

Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer

8532.25

Electrical capacitors; fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics

8532.29

Electrical capacitors; fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 8532

8532.30

Electrical capacitors; variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors

8532.90

Electrical capacitors; parts of the capacitors of heading no. 8532

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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