HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8532.90 – Electrical capacitors; parts of the capacitors of heading no. 8532
HS code 8532.90 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical capacitors, parts of the capacitors of heading no. 8532. It is used for capacitor housings, capacitor terminals, dielectric films (cut), capacitor electrodes and mounting brackets for capacitors.
What HS 8532.90 covers
This heading specifically covers parts of the electrical capacitors classified under heading 8532. This includes components such as capacitor housings, terminals, dielectric films cut to size, electrodes, and mounting hardware, provided they are identifiable as solely or principally for use with capacitors. The international trade in these parts supports the global capacitor manufacturing industry, enabling specialized production of components in one region and final assembly in another. Importers are typically capacitor manufacturers or contract electronics manufacturers. Exporters are often specialized suppliers of raw materials or semi-finished components. Key trade considerations include material specifications, precision engineering, and compliance with relevant industry standards for capacitor assembly, ensuring compatibility and performance in the final product.
- Covers
- Capacitor housings
- Capacitor terminals
- Dielectric films (cut)
- Capacitor electrodes
- Mounting brackets for capacitors
- Capacitor lead frames
- Capacitor seals
- Capacitor covers
- Examples
- Aluminum cans for electrolytic capacitors
- ceramic substrates for MLCCs
- plastic casings for film capacitors
- lead wires for through-hole capacitors
Codes often confused with 8532.90
Common mistake. Often confused with general electronic component parts (852990 or 854890) or raw materials (e.g., plastic film in 3920) if they are not clearly identifiable as parts *solely or principally* for capacitors of heading 8532.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853290 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 21% 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 $483M 36% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $278M 21% of world exports
- 3 China $122M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $257M 21% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $177M 15% of world imports
- 3 China $139M 12% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 code for 8532.90
Brazil does not split HS 8532.90: its NCM code is 8532.90.00.
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 8532.90
What is HS code 853290?
HS code 853290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical capacitors; parts of the capacitors of heading no. 8532. This heading specifically covers parts of the electrical capacitors classified under heading 8532. This includes components such as capacitor housings, terminals, dielectric films cut to size, electrodes, and mounting hardware, provided they are identifiable as solely or principally for use with capacitors. The international trade in these parts supports the global capacitor manufacturing industry, enabling specialized production of components in one region and final assembly in another. Importers are typically capacitor manufacturers or contract electronics manufacturers. Exporters are often specialized suppliers of raw materials or semi-finished components. Key trade considerations include material specifications, precision engineering, and compliance with relevant industry standards for capacitor assembly, ensuring compatibility and performance in the final product.
What products fall under HS code 853290?
Capacitor housings, capacitor terminals, dielectric films (cut), capacitor electrodes, mounting brackets for capacitors, capacitor lead frames, capacitor seals, capacitor covers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853290?
Often confused with general electronic component parts (852990 or 854890) or raw materials (e.g., plastic film in 3920) if they are not clearly identifiable as parts *solely or principally* for capacitors of heading 8532.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853290 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($483M, 36% of world exports), Singapore ($278M) and China ($122M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 853290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853290 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($257M, 21% of world imports), Indonesia ($177M) and China ($139M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 853290 structured?
HS code 853290 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853290?
In Brazil, HS code 853290 is NCM 8532.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.