Product classification
HS code for Fixed capacitors: 8532.29
Electrical capacitors, fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 8532.
Classification of fixed capacitors under HS 8532.29
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.
- Covers
- Plastic film capacitors
- Mica capacitors
- Paper capacitors
- Power film capacitors
- Vacuum fixed capacitors
- Glass dielectric capacitors
- Also under 8532.29
- Vishay Mica Capacitors
- Cornell Dubilier Mica Capacitors
- Knowles Novacap Silicon Capacitors
- Maxwell Technologies Supercapacitors (fixed type)
Codes often confused with 8532.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853229 (the code used for fixed capacitors), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853229 (the code used for fixed capacitors) in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 853229, not only fixed capacitors.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Philippines $835M 31% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $391M 14% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $192M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $578M 19% of world imports
- 2 India $542M 17% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $225M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 fixed capacitors
Brazil splits HS 8532.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8532.29.10Other SMD fixed capacitors
- 8532.29.90Other fixed capacitors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fixed capacitors
What is the HS code for Fixed capacitors?
The HS code for Fixed capacitors is 853229 (Electrical capacitors; fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 8532). The HS code for fixed capacitors not elsewhere specified (such as film or mica types) is 853229.
How do I classify Fixed capacitors for customs?
Fixed capacitors is classified under HS code 853229 — Electrical capacitors; fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 8532. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of fixed capacitors (HS 853229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853229 (the code used for fixed capacitors) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($835M, 31% of world exports), Singapore ($391M) and Hong Kong ($192M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 fixed capacitors (HS 853229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853229 (the code used for fixed capacitors) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($578M, 19% of world imports), India ($542M) and Malaysia ($225M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Fixed capacitors the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853229 for Fixed capacitors is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for fixed capacitors in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853229 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fixed capacitors depends on the product's details: 8532.29.10 (Other SMD fixed capacitors), 8532.29.90 (Other fixed capacitors).