8532.24.00 - Ceramic dielectric, multilayer

This HTS category, 8532.24.00, specifically classifies fixed capacitors that utilize ceramic dielectric materials and are constructed in a multilayer configuration. These capacitors are distinguished by their internal structure, where multiple layers of ceramic dielectric material are interleaved with electrode layers. This multilayer design is a key characteristic that differentiates them from other fixed ceramic dielectric capacitors.

Unlike their single-layer ceramic dielectric counterparts (8532.23.00), which have a simpler construction, multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) offer advantages such as higher capacitance values in smaller physical sizes and improved electrical performance. This category does not encompass ceramic dielectric capacitors made with other dielectric materials or those not constructed in a multilayer fashion, nor does it include tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, paper or plastic dielectric capacitors, which are all classified under separate sibling codes within 8532.2.

The subcategories within 8532.24.00 further refine the classification based on the physical form factor. Specifically, "Chips" (8532.24.00.20) covers surface-mount devices, a very common form factor for modern electronic components. The "Other" subcategory would encompass multilayer ceramic dielectric capacitors that do not fit the specific "Chips" designation, allowing for a comprehensive classification of all multilayer ceramic capacitors not otherwise specified.