HS Code for Fixed capacitors

Fixed capacitors are classified under HS code 853229. This classification falls under Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8532 is specifically designated for electrical capacitors, whether fixed, variable, or adjustable. The subheading 853229 serves as a residual or "other" category for fixed capacitors that do not fall into the more specific material-based subheadings such as tantalum (853221), aluminum electrolytic (853222), or ceramic (853223 and 853224). Classification is based on the component's primary function of storing an electrical charge in a fixed capacity, meaning the capacitance value cannot be adjusted by the user. This code is essential for identifying various types of film and mica capacitors used in electronic circuits for filtering, decoupling, and energy storage.

Products Included

• Plastic film capacitors
• Mica capacitors
• Paper capacitors
• Power film capacitors
• Vacuum fixed capacitors
• Glass dielectric capacitors

Common Misclassification

Fixed capacitors are often misclassified under 853210, which is specifically reserved for fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kVar (typically used for power factor correction). Another common error is using 853230, which is only for variable or adjustable capacitors. Importers also frequently confuse 853229 with 853224 (multilayer ceramic capacitors); it is vital to identify the dielectric material correctly, as 853229 should only be used when the capacitor does not fit into the tantalum, aluminum, or ceramic categories. Finally, if a capacitor is part of a populated printed circuit board, it should be classified as part of that assembly under 8543 or the specific heading for the machine it serves.

FAQ

What is the HS code for fixed capacitors?

The HS code for fixed capacitors not elsewhere specified (such as film or mica types) is 853229.

How do I distinguish between 853229 and 853222?

HS code 853222 is specifically for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, while 853229 is for other fixed types like film or mica that do not use an aluminum electrolytic construction.