HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8532.24 – Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer
HS code 8532.24 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical capacitors, fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer. It is used for surface-mount MLCCs, high-capacitance MLCCs, automotive-grade MLCCs, high-voltage MLCCs and low-ESR MLCCs.
What HS 8532.24 covers
Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) fall under this HS code and represent the most widely produced and traded type of capacitor globally, essential for virtually all modern electronic devices. Their compact size, high capacitance values, and excellent reliability make them indispensable for decoupling, filtering, and timing applications in smartphones, computers, automotive electronics, and IoT devices. The international trade volume is immense, with a highly concentrated manufacturing base, primarily in East Asia, supplying electronics manufacturers worldwide. Importers include major tech companies, contract manufacturers, and component distributors. Key trade considerations involve capacitance, voltage, package size (e.g., 0402, 0603), and temperature characteristics, as these directly impact device performance and miniaturization.
- Covers
- Surface-mount MLCCs
- High-capacitance MLCCs
- Automotive-grade MLCCs
- High-voltage MLCCs
- Low-ESR MLCCs
- General purpose MLCCs
- RF MLCCs
- Examples
- Murata MLCCs
- Samsung Electro-Mechanics MLCCs
- TDK MLCCs
- KEMET MLCCs
- Yageo MLCCs
Codes often confused with 8532.24
Common mistake. Frequently confused with single-layer ceramic capacitors (853223) due to the shared ceramic dielectric, but the multilayer construction, allowing for higher capacitance in smaller packages, is the distinguishing factor.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853224, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853224 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $4.7B 24% of world exports
- 2 China $3.8B 19% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $3.2B 16% of world exports
World total: $19.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $6.2B 24% of world imports
- 2 United States $4.9B 19% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $3.5B 14% of world imports
World total: $25.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8532.24 3
Brazil splits HS 8532.24 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8532.24.10 SMD multilayer ceramic capacitorsPróprios para montagem em superfície (SMD - Surface Mounted Device)
- 8532.24.20 Through-hole multilayer ceramic capacitorsPróprios para montagem por inserção (PTH - Pin Through Hole)
- 8532.24.90 Other multilayer ceramic capacitorsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.32 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8532.24
What is HS code 853224?
HS code 853224 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer. Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) fall under this HS code and represent the most widely produced and traded type of capacitor globally, essential for virtually all modern electronic devices. Their compact size, high capacitance values, and excellent reliability make them indispensable for decoupling, filtering, and timing applications in smartphones, computers, automotive electronics, and IoT devices. The international trade volume is immense, with a highly concentrated manufacturing base, primarily in East Asia, supplying electronics manufacturers worldwide. Importers include major tech companies, contract manufacturers, and component distributors. Key trade considerations involve capacitance, voltage, package size (e.g., 0402, 0603), and temperature characteristics, as these directly impact device performance and miniaturization.
What products fall under HS code 853224?
Surface-mount MLCCs, high-capacitance MLCCs, automotive-grade MLCCs, high-voltage MLCCs, low-ESR MLCCs, general purpose MLCCs, RF MLCCs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853224?
Frequently confused with single-layer ceramic capacitors (853223) due to the shared ceramic dielectric, but the multilayer construction, allowing for higher capacitance in smaller packages, is the distinguishing factor.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853224?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853224 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($4.7B, 24% of world exports), China ($3.8B) and Hong Kong ($3.2B). World exports came to about $19.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853224?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853224 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.2B, 24% of world imports), the United States ($4.9B) and Hong Kong ($3.5B). World imports came to about $25.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 853224 structured?
HS code 853224 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (32) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (24) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853224?
Brazil splits HS code 853224 into 3 NCM codes: 8532.24.10 (SMD multilayer ceramic capacitors), 8532.24.20 (Through-hole multilayer ceramic capacitors), 8532.24.90 (Other multilayer ceramic capacitors). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.