8532.21.00 - Tantalum

This HTS category, 8532.21.00, specifically covers fixed electrical capacitors utilizing tantalum as their dielectric material. Tantalum capacitors are characterized by their high capacitance density and stability, making them suitable for a range of electronic applications where space and performance are critical.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8532.21.00 is solely for tantalum-based capacitors. It differs from 8532.22.00 (aluminum electrolytic), 8532.23.00 and 8532.24.00 (ceramic dielectric), and 8532.25.00 (paper or plastics dielectric) by its specific use of tantalum. The "Other" category, 8532.29.00, serves as a residual for fixed capacitors not falling into any of the more specific dielectric material subheadings.

Within this tantalum category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on construction. Subcategory 8532.21.00.20 pertains to tantalum capacitors housed within a metal case, a common configuration for robustness and thermal management. The "Other" subdivision captures tantalum capacitors that do not fit the metal case description, potentially including those with different housing materials or configurations.