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U.S. exports of aluminum electrolytic fixed capacitors (HS 853222) totaled $32.1M in July 2026.
Importers of Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors paid $2.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $19.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors imports of $25.8M in July 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $34.7M.
Last updated: July 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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1.5K shipments/mo
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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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532220020 | Fixed Capacitors, Aluminum Electrolytic Lt=18 Mm | $18.2M | 8.13% | 72.56% | $1.5M |
| 8532220040 | Fixed Capacitors, Aluminum Electrolytic (18-35mm) | $3.2M | 13.69% | 76.79% | $434K |
| 8532220085 | Fixed Capacitors, Aluminum Electrolytic Gt 51 Mm | $2.9M | 14.92% | 83.99% | $433K |
| 8532220055 | Fixed Capacitors, Alum Elect Gt 35 Mm But Lt 51 Mm | $1.5M | 11.33% | 99.30% | $172K |
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.
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Imports
$25.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$32.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Malaysia together take 81% of it.
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rate provision · imports
4.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.77%.