8532.24.00.40 - Axial leads

This classification covers fixed ceramic dielectric capacitors that are specifically designed with axial leads. Axial leads are characterized by their arrangement, where both leads emerge from the same axis of the capacitor body. These capacitors are essential components in electronic circuits, used for storing electrical energy and filtering signals. The "multilayer" designation indicates the internal construction, utilizing multiple thin layers of ceramic dielectric material interspersed with conductive electrodes.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, HTS 8532.24.00.60, which covers ceramic dielectric, multilayer capacitors with radial leads. The primary difference lies solely in the configuration of the leads: axial leads extend linearly from opposite ends of the capacitor's central axis, whereas radial leads emerge from opposite sides of the capacitor's body, typically perpendicular to its longest dimension. This distinction is crucial for circuit board mounting and assembly processes.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification within 8532.24.00.40 remains on the physical characteristic of axial leads in combination with the material (ceramic dielectric, multilayer) and type (fixed) of the capacitor. Proper identification of the lead structure is the key differentiator at this level.