U.S. exports of Power Capacitors — Fixed Capacitors for 50/60 Hz Circuits (≥0.5 kvar) (SITC 77861) totaled $7.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Power Capacitors — Fixed 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 handling threshold of at least 0.5 kvar, distinguishing them from smaller signal or filtering capacitors used in electronics. They are a critical component in utility substations, industrial motor drives, and commercial HVAC systems, where power-factor correction reduces energy costs and grid penalties. Importers should confirm that nameplate kvar ratings and voltage class are documented, as these specifications determine both correct classification and compliance with applicable electrical codes.
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240 import shipments a month
The threshold is 0.5 kvar. Capacitors rated below this level, even if designed for AC circuits, fall under other fixed-capacitor headings. Importers should obtain manufacturer datasheets confirming the kvar rating to support classification.
Depending on country of origin, power capacitors may be subject to Section 301 tariffs or antidumping/countervailing duty orders. Importers should check current CBP and Commerce Department orders for the specific origin and HTS subheading before entry.
Basic heading 350 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77861 · $7.6M of $76.2B
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Exports · August 2026
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Australia and Spain together take 47% of it.
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$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 Power Capacitors — Fixed Capacitors for 50/60 Hz Circuits (≥0.5 kvar).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.