8532.10.00.00 - Fixed 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)

This HTS category, 8532.10.00.00, specifically covers fixed capacitors that are engineered for operation in alternating current (AC) circuits with frequencies of 50 or 60 Hertz. A defining characteristic of these capacitors is their substantial power handling capability, requiring a reactive power output of at least 0.5 kilovolt-amperes reactive (kvar). These are commonly referred to as "power capacitors" and are typically employed in industrial settings for power factor correction, voltage stabilization, and filtering in electrical distribution systems.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike the "Other fixed capacitors" category, these are specifically designed for high-power AC applications at standard grid frequencies. They are also distinct from the 8532.30.00 category, which encompasses variable or adjustable capacitors whose capacitance can be altered, and from 8532.90.00.00, which covers components and parts of capacitors rather than complete units.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8532.10.00.00 is determined by the presence of the key attributes: being a fixed capacitor, designed for 50/60 Hz circuits, and possessing a reactive power handling capacity of 0.5 kvar or greater. Examples include large, oil-filled power factor correction capacitors used in substations and industrial plants.