U.S. imports of Paper or Plastic Dielectric Fixed Capacitors (HS 853225) totaled $21.7M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Paper or Plastic Dielectric Fixed Capacitors paid $2.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.47% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFixed capacitors using paper or plastic film as the dielectric are classified under this heading and subdivided primarily by AC voltage rating — from under 300 V through 1,000 V and above — as well as by lead type (leadless surface-mount, axial, or radial) and mounting method, yielding ten distinct 10-digit lines. Film capacitors in this heading are widely used in AC motor-run applications, power electronics, and EMI suppression circuits where the self-healing properties of plastic film dielectrics are valued. Japan leads US imports, followed by China and Mexico, and Chinese-origin goods carry Section 301 exposure that importers must factor into landed-cost calculations.
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1.1K import shipments a month
Classification is based on the rated AC voltage as specified by the manufacturer, not the test or surge voltage. The lines under 853225 use thresholds of 300 V, 600 V, and 1,000 V AC. Importers should ensure the commercial invoice and packing list reference the rated AC voltage to avoid misclassification, particularly for capacitors near a threshold boundary.
Yes, and this is common for distributors importing mixed lots. Each distinct product — differentiated by voltage rating, lead type, or mounting method — must be declared under its correct 10-digit line on the entry. Grouping dissimilar capacitors under a single line to simplify entry is a classification error that can result in penalties or a CF-28 inquiry.
Subheading 3 of 9 in heading 8532
Subheading 853225 · $21.7M of $170.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532250080 | Fixed Capacitors, Dielectric Paper or Plastic, Nes | $7.2M | 11.47% | 69.90% | $822K |
| 8532250020 | Fixed Capacitors, Dielectric, AC,(300-600v) | $4.9M | 9.49% | 48.52% | $468K |
| 8532250070 | Fixed Capacitors, Dielectric, Radial Ld, NESOI | $2.6M | 22.75% | 87.34% | $598K |
| 8532250010 | Fixed Capacitors, Dielec Paper/Plastic, AC Lt 300v | $2.5M | 7.52% | 34.53% | $186K |
| 8532250040 | Fixed Capacitors, Dielectric, AC, Gt= 1000 V | $2.4M | 13.89% | 99.78% | $328K |
| 8532250030 | Fixed Capacitors, Dielectric, AC,(600-1000v) | $1.0M | 25.96% | 88.11% | $267K |
| 8532250055 | Fixed Capacitors, Paper/ Plastic, Leadless, Neso, | $832K | 1.19% | 11.24% | $10K |
| 8532250045 | Fxd Cpctrs, Paper/Plastic, Leadless, Surface Mntg | $148K | 9.02% | 76.33% | $13K |
| 8532250060 | Fixed Capacitors, Dielectric, Axial Lds, NESOI | $50K | 7.94% | 79.36% | $4K |
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
$21.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $245.1M of Paper or Plastic Dielectric Fixed Capacitors and exported $68.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Mexico together supply 47% of it. China pays 35.7% duty; Slovakia 0.0%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
34.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.47% of imports for consumption.