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U.S. imports of fixed capacitors, not elsewhere specified (nesoi) (HS 853229) totaled $10.8M in July 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Fixed Capacitors, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $8.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMica dielectric capacitors and other fixed capacitors not covered by the more specific subheadings in heading 8532 fall here, with the US schedule offering two 10-digit lines: mica dielectric types (8532290020) and a true catch-all (8532290040). Mica capacitors are valued in high-frequency RF and precision timing circuits for their exceptional stability and low loss, making them a specialty item rather than a commodity. Japan and China are the leading suppliers, with France and Switzerland also notable — the latter two reflecting European precision-electronics manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications.
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444 shipments/mo
The residual line captures fixed capacitors whose dielectric material does not fit any of the named categories — tantalum electrolytic, aluminum electrolytic, single-layer ceramic, multilayer ceramic, paper/plastic film, or mica. Examples include glass dielectric, vacuum, and certain specialty polymer capacitors. Importers should work through the named subheadings systematically before defaulting to the NESOI line.
Mica itself is subject to supply-chain scrutiny because a significant share of global sheet mica is sourced from regions with documented labor concerns. While there are no US import prohibitions specific to mica capacitors, importers with ESG or forced-labor compliance programs should request supply-chain transparency documentation from manufacturers regarding the mica source. CBP's Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcement may also be relevant if any processing occurs in covered regions.
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Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 8532
Subheading 853229 · $10.8M of $160.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532290040 | Fixed Capacitors, NESOI | $10.2M | 14.91% | 80.58% | $1.5M |
| 8532290020 | Fixed Capacitors, Mica Dielectric, NESOI | $595K | 1.07% | 9.79% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8532290040 | Fixed Capacitors, NESOI | $9.4M |
| 8532290020 | Fixed Capacitors, Mica Dielectric, NESOI | $1.3M |
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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$10.8MYoY · Pro
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$10.7MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Japan and China together supply 52% of it.
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rate provision · imports
22.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 14.15%.