Product classification

HS code for Multilayer ceramic capacitors: 8532.24

Electrical capacitors, fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer.

Classification of multilayer ceramic capacitors under HS 8532.24

Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are classified under HS code 8532.24 within the category of fixed electrical capacitors. The classification is determined by two primary technical factors: the dielectric material and the physical construction. MLCCs utilize a ceramic dielectric and are constructed of multiple alternating layers of ceramic and metal electrodes. This multilayer design allows for a significantly higher capacitance-to-volume ratio compared to single-layer capacitors. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, and heading 8532 is dedicated to capacitors. Subheading 8532.24 is the specific international designation for fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer capacitors. These components are essential in modern electronics for functions such as decoupling, filtering, and energy storage, and their classification remains consistent regardless of whether they are surface-mount (SMD) or leaded varieties.

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  • Surface Mount Technology (SMT) MLCCs
  • Leaded multilayer ceramic capacitors
  • High-voltage multilayer ceramic capacitors
  • Automotive-grade MLCCs
  • Miniature ceramic chip capacitors for mobile devices
Also under 8532.24
  • Murata MLCCs
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics MLCCs
  • TDK MLCCs
  • KEMET MLCCs
  • Yageo MLCCs

Codes often confused with 8532.24

Common mistake. MLCCs are often confused with HS code 8532.23, which is specifically for single-layer ceramic capacitors. While both use ceramic dielectrics, the multilayer construction of 8532.24 is a distinct technical category. They are also occasionally misclassified under 8532.21 (tantalum capacitors) or 8532.22 (aluminum electrolytic capacitors) if the dielectric material is not clearly specified in the technical documentation. Additionally, variable capacitors are excluded from this code and fall under 8532.30. It is vital to distinguish these from resistor-capacitor (RC) networks, which may fall under 8533 or 8548.

8532.23Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, single layer8532.21Electrical capacitors; fixed, tantalum8532.22Electrical capacitors; fixed, aluminium electrolytic8532.30Electrical capacitors; variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors85.33Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding heating resistors85.48Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus; not specified or elsewhere included in this chapter

Top exporters and importers of HS 853224 (the code used for multilayer ceramic capacitors), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853224 (the code used for multilayer ceramic capacitors) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 853224, not only multilayer ceramic capacitors.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $4.7B
  2. 2 China $3.8B
  3. 3 Hong Kong $3.2B

World total: $19.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $6.2B
  2. 2 United States $4.9B
  3. 3 Hong Kong $3.5B

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 multilayer ceramic capacitors

Brazil splits HS 8532.24 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about multilayer ceramic capacitors

What is the HS code for Multilayer ceramic capacitors?

The HS code for Multilayer ceramic capacitors is 853224 (Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer). The specific HS code for fixed, multilayer ceramic capacitors is 8532.24.

How do I classify Multilayer ceramic capacitors for customs?

Multilayer ceramic capacitors is classified under HS code 853224 — Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are all ceramic capacitors classified under 8532.24?

No, only multilayer ceramic capacitors are under 8532.24; single-layer ceramic capacitors are classified under 8532.23.

Which countries are the top exporters of multilayer ceramic capacitors (HS 853224)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853224 (the code used for multilayer ceramic capacitors) 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 multilayer ceramic capacitors (HS 853224)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 853224 (the code used for multilayer ceramic capacitors) 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.

Is the HS code for Multilayer ceramic capacitors the same in all countries?

The base HS code 853224 for Multilayer ceramic 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 multilayer ceramic capacitors in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 853224 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for multilayer ceramic capacitors depends on the product's details: 8532.24.10 (SMD multilayer ceramic capacitors), 8532.24.20 (Through-hole multilayer ceramic capacitors), 8532.24.90 (Other multilayer ceramic capacitors).