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U.S. imports of fixed power capacitors for 50/60 hz circuits (≥0.5 kvar) (HS 853210) totaled $4.8M in July 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Fixed Power Capacitors for 50/60 Hz Circuits (≥0.5 kVAR) paid $507K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $4.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fixed Power Capacitors for 50/60 Hz Circuits (≥0.5 kVAR) imports of $4.8M in July 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.6M.
Last updated: July 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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276 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 8532
Subheading 853210 · $4.8M of $160.5M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532100000 | Fixed Capacitors,50-60 Hz,Power Cpcty Gt=0.5 Kvar | $4.8M | 10.52% | 84.98% | $507K |
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 | $5.0M |
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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$4.8MYoY · Pro
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$5.0MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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14.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.52%.