Electrical capacitors — HTS 8532
Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof
Chapter 85 › Heading 8532
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8532 covers electrical capacitors and their parts. A capacitor is a component that stores electrical energy temporarily and releases it in a circuit. This heading groups capacitors that are fixed, variable, or adjustable (pre-set), rather than assigning one code to every capacitor product.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s technical design and use. The subheadings commonly separate products by capacitor type or construction, such as the dielectric or material system used and whether the capacitor is fixed or adjustable. Read the full product descriptions, legal notes, and any applicable statistical suffixes; do not choose a code based only on a trade name or a broad listing such as “electronic parts.”
What to check
- Confirm that the item is a capacitor, rather than a related component such as a resistor, inductor, battery, or power-control device.
- Determine whether it is fixed, variable, or adjustable (pre-set), and document how the capacitance is changed, if it can be changed.
- Identify the capacitor’s construction and dielectric or material system from the datasheet, product specifications, and manufacturer information.
- Compare the product’s verified features with every applicable 6-digit and 8-digit description, including parts provisions, before selecting the code.
- Keep technical records and request a customs-broker or binding-ruling review when the construction, function, or classification is unclear.
HTS heading 8532 summary
Electrical capacitors is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | Free | — | 35% |
| 8532.30.00 👉 | Variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors | Free | — | 35% |
| 8532.90.00.00 👉 | Parts | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8532?
Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.