HEADING 8532
Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); parts thereof:
Part of Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment, Section XVI.
Subheadings and tariff lines
8532.10.00.00Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors)
8532D01Other fixed capacitors:
8532.21.00Tantalum
8532.21.00.20Metal case
8532.21.00D02Other:
8532.21.00.40Dipped
8532.21.00.50Designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact
8532.21.00.80Other
8532.22.00Aluminum electrolytic
8532.22.00.20Not exceeding 18 mm in diameter
8532.22.00.40Exceeding 18 mm but not exceeding 35 mm in diameter
8532.22.00.55Exceeding 35 mm but not exceeding 51 mm in diameter
8532.22.00.85Exceeding 51 mm in diameter
8532.23.00Ceramic dielectric, single layer
8532.23.00.20Chips
8532.23.00D03Other:
8532.23.00.40Axial leads
8532.23.00.60Radial leads
8532.24.00Ceramic dielectric, multilayer
8532.24.00.20Chips
8532.24.00D04Other:
8532.24.00.40Axial leads
8532.24.00.60Radial leads
8532.25.00Dielectric of paper or plastics
8532.25.00D05Alternating current (AC) service:
8532.25.00.10Less than 300 V
8532.25.00.20300 V or greater, but less than 600 V
8532.25.00.30600 V or greater, but less than 1,000 V
8532.25.00.401,000 V or greater
8532.25.00D06Other:
8532.25.00D07Leadless:
8532.25.00.45Designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact
8532.25.00.55Other
8532.25.00.60Axial leads
8532.25.00.70Radial leads
8532.25.00.80Other
8532.29.00Other
8532.29.00.20Mica dielectric
8532.29.00.40Other
8532.30.00Variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors
8532.30.00.10Mica, ceramic or glass dielectric
8532.30.00.90Other
8532.90.00.00Parts
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R03788
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The tariff classification of a Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Filter from Mexico
J88701
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The tariff classification of an axial ceramic multilayer capacitor from Mexico and the United States
J87961
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The tariff classification of a capacitor from England and Taiwan
I86737
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The tariff classification of a Niobium Oxide Capacitor from United Kingdom and Czech Republic
I83977
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The tariff classification of Tantalum Anodes at various stages of production from Mexico
562178
October 25, 2001
NAFTA; regional value content; originating self-produced designated intermediate material; printed circuit board assembly; NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations; 19 CFR part 181 Appendix; General Note 12(t).
G86383
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The tariff classification of an HV Capacitor from Germany and/or Switzerland
G83596
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The tariff classification of Aluminized PET Sheeting, Cover Film, Capacitor Element, and Capacitor Case from Japan
F89812
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The tariff classification of electrochemical double layer capacitor from Mexico
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