U.S. exports of Fixed Power Capacitors for 50/60 Hz Circuits (≥0.5 kVAR) (HS 853210) totaled $7.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Fixed Power Capacitors for 50/60 Hz Circuits (≥0.5 kVAR) paid $440K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.43% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDesigned specifically for AC power-factor correction in 50/60 Hz electrical systems, these fixed capacitors must meet a reactive power threshold of at least 0.5 kVAR to qualify under this heading — a specification that distinguishes them from general-purpose fixed capacitors classified elsewhere in heading 8532. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line, 8532100000, simplifying classification but placing the burden on technical documentation to confirm the kVAR rating. India leads US supply, followed by China and Brazil, reflecting the global distribution of power-electronics manufacturing capacity.
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240 import shipments a month
Importers should retain manufacturer datasheets or test certificates specifying the rated reactive power capacity in kVAR at the rated voltage and frequency. Customs may request this evidence during a CF-28 inquiry or audit; without it, the goods risk reclassification to a different fixed-capacitor subheading with a potentially different duty rate.
Only if the capacitor is specifically designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and meets the 0.5 kVAR reactive power requirement. A dual-rated device whose primary design intent is DC or general-purpose use would more likely fall under one of the other fixed-capacitor subheadings in 8532. The design specification, not just the voltage rating, is the controlling factor.
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Imports
$5.9MYoY · free account
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$7.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $67.0M of Fixed Power Capacitors for 50/60 Hz Circuits (≥0.5 kVAR) and exported $81.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532100000 | Fixed Capacitors,50-60 Hz, Power Cpcty Gt=0.5 Kvar | $5.9M | 7.43% | 97.21% | $440K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8532100000 | Fixed Capacitors,50-60 Hz, Power Cpcty Gt=0.5 Kvar | $7.6M |
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.
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 8532
Subheading 853210 · $7.6M of $187.0M
Exports · August 2026
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Australia and Spain together take 47% of it.
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rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.43% of imports for consumption.