8532.21.00.80 - Other

This HTS category, 8532.21.00.80, encompasses fixed tantalum capacitors that do not fall under the more specific descriptions of "dipped" or "designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact." It serves as a residual category for fixed tantalum capacitors that are characterized by their construction or mounting method not explicitly detailed in the preceding subheadings. The key defining characteristic remains the use of tantalum as the dielectric material, a property shared with its sibling categories.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the physical presentation and mounting technology. "Dipped" capacitors, for instance, are typically encased in a protective epoxy resin that has been molded or "dipped" around the component. Similarly, capacitors "designed for surface mounting (SMD) by contact" are specifically engineered with terminals or pads intended for direct soldering onto a printed circuit board without the need for through-hole mounting. This category captures all other fixed tantalum capacitors that do not fit these specific manufacturing or application designs.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification of a fixed tantalum capacitor under 8532.21.00.80 hinges on the absence of features that would place it within the "dipped" or "SMD by contact" classifications. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the physical characteristics and intended mounting method of their tantalum capacitors to ensure accurate classification within this residual "Other" category.