8532.29.00 - Other

This HTS category, 8532.29.00, encompasses fixed capacitors that do not fall under the more specific dielectric materials listed in preceding subheadings. It serves as a residual category for fixed capacitors where the dielectric material is not tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, ceramic (single or multi-layer), or paper/plastic. The primary characteristic of items classified here is their function as electrical energy storage devices, manufactured with a dielectric material that is distinct from the specifically enumerated types.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, capacitors with tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, ceramic, or paper/plastic dielectrics are explicitly classified under their respective headings (8532.21 to 8532.25). This residual category is for those fixed capacitors whose dielectric composition does not align with these defined groups, requiring a careful examination of the capacitor's construction and constituent materials.

Within this category, further refinement is provided by its subcategories. 8532.29.00.20 specifically designates capacitors with a mica dielectric. The remaining fixed capacitors, whose dielectric material is not mica and also not one of the previously enumerated types, will be classified under 8532.29.00.40, "Other." This tiered approach allows for precise classification based on the specific dielectric medium employed.