HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8532.25 – Electrical capacitors; fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics
HS code 8532.25 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical capacitors, fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics. It is used for polyester film capacitors, polypropylene film capacitors, metallized film capacitors, paper-in-oil capacitors and motor run capacitors.
What HS 8532.25 covers
This HS code covers fixed electrical capacitors utilizing paper or plastic film as their dielectric material. These capacitors are highly valued in international trade for their excellent stability, precision, and ability to handle high voltages and currents, making them suitable for demanding applications in audio equipment, power electronics, lighting systems, and industrial control circuits. They often offer superior long-term stability and lower dielectric loss compared to electrolytic types, preferred in applications requiring high reliability and specific frequency responses. The trade involves specialized manufacturers supplying to niche electronics industries, as well as broader industrial and consumer electronics sectors. Key trade factors include the specific dielectric material (e.g., polyester, polypropylene), voltage rating, and tolerance.
- Covers
- Polyester film capacitors
- Polypropylene film capacitors
- Metallized film capacitors
- Paper-in-oil capacitors
- Motor run capacitors
- Snubber capacitors
- Film and foil capacitors
- Examples
- WIMA Film Capacitors
- KEMET Film Capacitors
- Vishay Film Capacitors
- EPCOS Film Capacitors
- Cornell Dubilier Film Capacitors
Codes often confused with 8532.25
Common mistake. Can be confused with other fixed capacitors like aluminum electrolytic (853222) or ceramic types (853223, 853224), but the specific dielectric material (paper or various plastics) is the defining characteristic for this classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853225, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853225 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 China $708M 28% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $288M 11% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $269M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $297M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $271M 13% of world imports
- 3 United States $233M 11% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 8532.25 2
Brazil splits HS 8532.25 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8532.25.10 SMD paper or plastic film capacitorsPróprios para montagem em superfície (SMD - Surface Mounted Device)
- 8532.25.90 Other paper or plastic dielectric 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 8532.25
What is HS code 853225?
HS code 853225 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical capacitors; fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics. This HS code covers fixed electrical capacitors utilizing paper or plastic film as their dielectric material. These capacitors are highly valued in international trade for their excellent stability, precision, and ability to handle high voltages and currents, making them suitable for demanding applications in audio equipment, power electronics, lighting systems, and industrial control circuits. They often offer superior long-term stability and lower dielectric loss compared to electrolytic types, preferred in applications requiring high reliability and specific frequency responses. The trade involves specialized manufacturers supplying to niche electronics industries, as well as broader industrial and consumer electronics sectors. Key trade factors include the specific dielectric material (e.g., polyester, polypropylene), voltage rating, and tolerance.
What products fall under HS code 853225?
Polyester film capacitors, polypropylene film capacitors, metallized film capacitors, paper-in-oil capacitors, motor run capacitors, snubber capacitors, film and foil capacitors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853225?
Can be confused with other fixed capacitors like aluminum electrolytic (853222) or ceramic types (853223, 853224), but the specific dielectric material (paper or various plastics) is the defining characteristic for this classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853225?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853225 in UN Comtrade data were China ($708M, 28% of world exports), Hong Kong ($288M) and Czechia ($269M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853225?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853225 in UN Comtrade data were China ($297M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($271M) and the United States ($233M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 853225 structured?
HS code 853225 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 (25) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853225?
Brazil splits HS code 853225 into 2 NCM codes: 8532.25.10 (SMD paper or plastic film capacitors), 8532.25.90 (Other paper or plastic dielectric capacitors). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.