8532.21.00.50 - Designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact

This HTS subcategory, 8532.21.00.50, specifically designates fixed tantalum capacitors that are designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact. These components are integral to modern electronic circuits, offering stable capacitance values crucial for filtering, coupling, and decoupling signals. Their design allows for direct soldering onto the surface of a printed circuit board, eliminating the need for through-hole mounting and facilitating automated assembly processes.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8532.21.00.40 "Dipped" capacitors, is the method of construction and intended application. Dipped tantalum capacitors are typically encased in a protective epoxy resin, offering robust protection for through-hole applications, whereas SMD capacitors are designed for direct surface attachment. The sibling category 8532.21.00.80 "Other" encompasses fixed tantalum capacitors that do not fit the specific criteria of dipped or SMD by contact.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, 8532.21.00.50 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the primary focus for classification under this code is the confirmation of the material (tantalum), fixed capacitance, and the specific surface-mount by contact design. This detailed specificity ensures accurate tariff application for these widely used electronic components.