Product classification

HS code for Single layer ceramic capacitor: 8532.23

Electrical capacitors, fixed, ceramic dielectric, single layer.

Classification of single layer ceramic capacitor under HS 8532.23

Single layer ceramic capacitors (SLCs) are classified under HS code 8532.23. Heading 8532 covers electrical capacitors, and the subheadings are organized by the type of dielectric material and the construction method. Ceramic dielectric capacitors are split into two main categories: single layer (8532.23) and multilayer (8532.24). A single layer capacitor consists of a single ceramic disc or plate with metallic electrodes deposited on both sides. These are often used in high-frequency or high-voltage applications where the simplicity of the single dielectric layer provides specific electrical stability. The classification is strictly based on the physical construction of the component. Even if the capacitor is part of a surface-mount device (SMD) package, if it contains only one layer of ceramic dielectric, it remains under 8532.23. This code is essential for distinguishing older or specialized disc-style capacitors from the more ubiquitous multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) used in modern microelectronics.

Covers
  • Ceramic disc capacitors
  • Single layer ceramic chip capacitors
  • High-voltage ceramic plate capacitors
  • Fixed ceramic dielectric single layer capacitors
  • Temperature-compensating ceramic capacitors (single layer)
Also under 8532.23
  • Murata Ceramic Capacitors
  • TDK Ceramic Capacitors
  • KEMET Ceramic Capacitors
  • Vishay Ceramic Capacitors

Codes often confused with 8532.23

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with 8532.24, which covers multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). MLCCs are far more common in modern electronics, leading many to default to that code. Another error is using 8532.10, which is reserved for fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits with a reactive power-handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar.

8532.24Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer8532.10Electrical capacitors; fixed, designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors)

Top exporters and importers of HS 853223 (the code used for single layer ceramic capacitor), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853223 (the code used for single layer ceramic capacitor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 16% 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 853223, not only single layer ceramic capacitor.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $99M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $67M
  3. 3 Thailand $52M

World total: $500M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $96M
  2. 2 China $81M
  3. 3 Hong Kong $54M

World total: $613M 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 single layer ceramic capacitor

Brazil splits HS 8532.23 into 2 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 single layer ceramic capacitor

What is the HS code for Single layer ceramic capacitor?

The HS code for Single layer ceramic capacitor is 853223 (Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, single layer). The specific HS code for fixed single layer ceramic dielectric capacitors is 8532.23.

How do I classify Single layer ceramic capacitor for customs?

Single layer ceramic capacitor is classified under HS code 853223 — Electrical capacitors; fixed, ceramic dielectric, single layer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do I distinguish between single layer and multilayer capacitors?

Single layer capacitors use one piece of ceramic material, often in a disc shape, while multilayer capacitors (MLCCs) consist of many interleaved layers of ceramic and metal.

Which countries are the top exporters of single layer ceramic capacitor (HS 853223)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853223 (the code used for single layer ceramic capacitor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($99M, 20% of world exports), Hong Kong ($67M) and Thailand ($52M). World exports came to about $500M, 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 single layer ceramic capacitor (HS 853223)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 853223 (the code used for single layer ceramic capacitor) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($96M, 16% of world imports), China ($81M) and Hong Kong ($54M). World imports came to about $613M, 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 Single layer ceramic capacitor the same in all countries?

The base HS code 853223 for Single layer ceramic capacitor 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 single layer ceramic capacitor in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 853223 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for single layer ceramic capacitor depends on the product's details: 8532.23.10 (SMD single-layer ceramic capacitors), 8532.23.90 (Other single-layer ceramic capacitors).