8532.23.00 - Ceramic dielectric, single layer

This HTS category, 8532.23.00, specifically covers ceramic dielectric, single-layer fixed capacitors. These components are designed to store electrical energy and are characterized by their dielectric material being ceramic, and their construction comprising a single layer of this dielectric material sandwiched between conductive electrodes. They are integral to a wide array of electronic circuits for filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike capacitors classified under 8532.21.00 (tantalum) or 8532.22.00 (aluminum electrolytic), the dielectric material here is ceramic. Furthermore, this classification is distinct from 8532.24.00 (ceramic dielectric, multilayer), which features multiple layers of ceramic dielectric. Category 8532.25.00 pertains to capacitors with paper or plastic dielectrics, while 8532.29.00 encompasses other types of fixed capacitors not elsewhere specified.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to provide greater specificity. The subcategory 8532.23.00.20 addresses "chips," which typically refers to small, surface-mount devices. The broader "Other" subcategory encompasses all remaining single-layer ceramic dielectric capacitors that do not fit the specific "chips" designation, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this particular type of capacitor.