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U.S. imports of aluminum electrolytic fixed capacitors (HS 853222) totaled $24.7M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors paid $2.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $22.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors imports of $24.7M in April 2026 ran 42% below the year-to-date monthly average of $42.5M.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532220020 | FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC LT=18 MM | $18.5M | 11.57% | $1.9M |
| 8532220040 | FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC (18-35MM) | $3.0M | 11.85% | $337K |
| 8532220085 | FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC GT 51 MM | $2.0M | 18.40% | $315K |
| 8532220055 | FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUM ELECT GT 35 MM BUT LT 51 MM | $1.2M | 10.85% | $126K |
FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC LT=18 MM
FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC (18-35MM)
FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC GT 51 MM
FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUM ELECT GT 35 MM BUT LT 51 MM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8532220020 | FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC LT=18 MM | $21.7M |
| 8532220040 | FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC (18-35MM) | $3.3M |
| 8532220055 | FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUM ELECT GT 35 MM BUT LT 51 MM | $2.3M |
| 8532220085 | FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC GT 51 MM | $1.2M |
FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC LT=18 MM
73.0M no
FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC (18-35MM)
4.1M no
FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUM ELECT GT 35 MM BUT LT 51 MM
249.1K no
FIXED CAPACITORS, ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC GT 51 MM
75.1K no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $7.6M | $17.6M | +$10.0M |
| Illinois | $5.0M | $1.3M | -$3.7M |
| California | $4.5M | $1.5M | -$3.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $671K | $17.3M | +$16.6M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $11.8M | -- | -$11.8M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |