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U.S. imports of tantalum electrolytic fixed capacitors (HS 853221) totaled $10.6M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Tantalum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors paid $998K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $7.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTantalum electrolytic capacitors are a critical passive component in aerospace, medical electronics, and military-grade circuits, prized for their high capacitance-to-volume ratio and stability. The US schedule subdivides them by package type: metal-case electrolytic (8532210020), non-metal-case DIP (8532210040), surface-mount devices or SMD (8532210050), and a residual line (8532210080) — distinctions that matter for automated assembly compatibility. Israel is the leading US supplier, followed by Mexico and Czech Republic, reflecting the specialized manufacturing base for high-reliability tantalum components.
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The four 10-digit lines under 853221 are distinguished by physical construction: metal-case electrolytic units go to 8532210020, non-metal-case DIP configurations to 8532210040, surface-mount devices to 8532210050, and all others to 8532210080. Misclassifying an SMD part as a DIP or vice versa can trigger a CF-28 or penalty, so importers should match the manufacturer's package designation to the correct line.
Yes. Tantalum is a conflict-sensitive mineral, and upstream supply from central Africa can affect availability and pricing regardless of where the finished capacitor is manufactured. Israel and Mexico are the leading finished-goods suppliers to the US market, but disruptions in raw tantalum supply or export controls in processing countries can ripple through lead times across all origins.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $2.9M | $4.1M | +$1.2M |
| SWITZERLAND | -- | $6.7M | +$6.7M |
| ISRAEL | $3.2M | $121K | -$3.1M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $1.3M | $1.2M | -$67K |
| MALAYSIA | $10K | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532210050 | FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC, SMD | $6.0M | 13.95% | $806K |
| 8532210080 | FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC, NESOI | $3.4M | 10.72% | $98K |
| 8532210020 | FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM, METAL CASE, ELECTROLYT | $1.1M | 9.96% | $89K |
| 8532210040 | FIXED CAPACITORS,TANTALUM ELYC. NOT METAL CASE DIP | $104K | 10.00% | $5K |
FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC, SMD
FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC, NESOI
FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM, METAL CASE, ELECTROLYT
FIXED CAPACITORS,TANTALUM ELYC. NOT METAL CASE DIP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8532210050 | FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC, SMD | $10.1M |
| 8532210020 | FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM, METAL CASE, ELECTROLYT | $9.7M |
| 8532210080 | FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC, NESOI | $3.5M |
| 8532210040 | FIXED CAPACITORS,TANTALUM ELYC. NOT METAL CASE DIP | $26K |
FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC, SMD
15.2M no
FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM, METAL CASE, ELECTROLYT
669.8K no
FIXED CAPACITORS, TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC, NESOI
6.9M no
FIXED CAPACITORS,TANTALUM ELYC. NOT METAL CASE DIP
16.0K no
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $39K | $8.5M | +$8.5M |
| South Carolina | $4.3M | $2.9M | -$1.5M |
| Texas | $1.8M | $4.8M | +$3.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1.5M | $10.0M | +$8.5M |
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | $2.5M | $2.7M | +$185K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $2.3M | $1.4M | -$917K |