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U.S. exports of tantalum electrolytic fixed capacitors (HS 853221) totaled $22.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Tantalum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $8.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tantalum Electrolytic Fixed Capacitors imports of $12.9M in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.5M.
Last updated: July 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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559 shipments/mo
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8532210050 | Fixed Capacitors, Tantalum Electrolytic, Smd | $7.5M | 12.42% | 93.16% | $933K |
| 8532210080 | Fixed Capacitors, Tantalum Electrolytic, NESOI | $4.1M | 2.04% | 19.48% | $84K |
| 8532210020 | Fixed Capacitors, Tantalum, Metal Case, Electrolyt | $1.1M | 7.25% | 65.16% | $79K |
| 8532210040 | Fixed Capacitors,Tantalum Elyc. not Metal Case Dip | $191K | 8.09% | 77.24% | $15K |
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.
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$12.9MYoY · Pro
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$22.8MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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31.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.62%.