U.S. imports of Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors (HS 853222) totaled $32.1M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors paid $3.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAluminum electrolytic capacitors are a workhorse component in power supplies, motor drives, and consumer electronics, and the US tariff schedule classifies them by can diameter — under 18 mm (8532220020), 18–35 mm (8532220040), over 35 mm but under 51 mm (8532220055), and 51 mm or greater (8532220085) — a size-based split that reflects the different end-use applications from compact PCB-mount units to large industrial filter capacitors. Japan leads US imports under this heading, with Thailand and Malaysia as significant secondary sources, underscoring the concentration of high-quality aluminum electrolytic production in East and Southeast Asia. Goods of Chinese origin are subject to Section 301 tariffs, an important cost consideration for buyers sourcing from multiple origins.
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The diameter refers to the outer diameter of the cylindrical aluminum can. Boundary cases — exactly 18 mm, 35 mm, or 51 mm — should be resolved by reference to the HTS language: the lines use 'less than' and 'greater than or equal to' thresholds, so a unit measuring exactly 18 mm falls into the 18–35 mm line (8532220040). Manufacturer dimensional specifications in the datasheet are the primary evidence.
Industrial and automotive buyers typically require compliance with AEC-Q200 for automotive-grade parts, IEC 60384-4 for general aluminum electrolytics, and RoHS/REACH declarations for environmental compliance. While these are commercial rather than customs requirements, having them on file supports both procurement decisions and any CBP technical review of the goods' classification or valuation.
Subheading 2 of 9 in heading 8532
Subheading 853222 · $32.1M of $170.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$32.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$26.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $488.8M of Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors and exported $292.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532220020 | Fixed Capacitors, Aluminum Electrolytic Lt=18 Mm | $17.6M | 12.45% | 90.74% | $2.2M |
| 8532220040 | Fixed Capacitors, Aluminum Electrolytic (18-35mm) | $4.8M | 16.10% | 85.41% | $766K |
| 8532220085 | Fixed Capacitors, Aluminum Electrolytic Gt 51 Mm | $2.9M | 10.61% | 76.39% | $303K |
| 8532220055 | Fixed Capacitors, Alum Elect Gt 35 Mm But Lt 51 Mm | $1.6M | 13.07% | 98.26% | $206K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Japan and China together supply 61% of it. China pays 37.0% duty; Malaysia 8.9%.
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rate provision · imports
6.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.94% of imports for consumption.