U.S. imports of Single-Layer Ceramic Dielectric Fixed Capacitors (HS 853223) totaled $4.0M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Single-Layer Ceramic Dielectric Fixed Capacitors paid $374K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSingle-layer ceramic dielectric capacitors occupy a distinct niche from their multilayer counterparts, typically offering higher voltage ratings and lower capacitance values suited to RF, high-voltage, and precision analog circuits. The US schedule differentiates them by lead configuration: chip form (8532230020), axial-lead (8532230040), and radial-lead (8532230060) — a distinction that directly affects PCB assembly compatibility. Mexico is the leading US supplier, with China and Germany as notable secondary sources, reflecting both nearshore assembly operations and European precision-component manufacturing.
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A single-layer ceramic capacitor uses one ceramic dielectric layer between two electrodes, while an MLCC stacks multiple dielectric and electrode layers in a monolithic body. The distinction is structural and must be confirmed by the manufacturer's product specification. Single-layer units classify under 853223; MLCCs fall under 853224. Misclassification between these two headings is a common audit finding.
Under the current US HTS, the three 10-digit lines within 853223 — chip (8532230020), axial-lead (8532230040), and radial-lead (8532230060) — may carry different column 1 duty rates. Importers should verify the rate applicable to each specific line at the time of entry, as rates can differ and are subject to change. A licensed customs broker can confirm the current rates and any applicable trade-remedy overlays.
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Subheading 7 of 9 in heading 8532
Subheading 853223 · $4.0M of $170.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532230020 | Fixed Capacitors, Ceramic Dielectric Sl Lyr Chips | $1.8M | 7.45% | 39.38% | $130K |
| 8532230060 | Fixed Capacitors, Ceramic Dielectric S L Radial L | $1.4M | 15.80% | 84.31% | $223K |
| 8532230040 | Fixed Capacitors, Ceramic Dielectric S L Axial Ld | $708K | 2.89% | 15.15% | $20K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $47.8M of Single-Layer Ceramic Dielectric Fixed Capacitors and exported $45.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 62% of it. China pays 37.0% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
46.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.66% of imports for consumption.