HS Code 8532.90.00.00
Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Parts
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 8532.90.00.00
HS code 8532.90.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Parts. It falls under Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 8532 and subheading 8532.90. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 8532.90.00.00 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 21 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 21 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 8532.90.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 8532.90.00.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (Free) | $0 |
| GST (5%) | $500 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,500 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 8532.90.00.00
What is HS code 8532.90.00.00?
HS code 8532.90.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Parts". It sits under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 8532.90.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 8532.90.00.00 are duty-free at the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. You still pay GST/HST and other applicable taxes. Use our calculator to see the full landed cost.
Can I import 8532.90.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 8532.90.00.00 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 8532.90.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 8532.90.00.00 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 8532.90.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 8532.90.00.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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21 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CEPT | Canada-EFTA Preferential Tariff | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| NZT | New Zealand Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Other codes under chapter 85
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8532.10.00.00 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors) | Free |
| 8532.21.00 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Tantalum | Free |
| 8532.21.00.10 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Tantalum - Designed for surface mounting, chips | Free |
| 8532.21.00.90 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Tantalum - Other | Free |
| 8532.22.00.00 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Aluminum electrolytic | Free |
| 8532.23.00.00 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Ceramic dielectric, single layer | Free |
| 8532.24.00 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Ceramic dielectric, multilayer | Free |
| 8532.24.00.10 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Ceramic dielectric, multilayer - Chips | Free |
| 8532.24.00.90 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Ceramic dielectric, multilayer - Other: - Other | Free |
| 8532.25.00.00 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Dielectric of paper or plastics | Free |
| 8532.29.00.00 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Other fixed capacitors: - Other | Free |
| 8532.30.00.00 | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set). - Variable or adjustable (pre-set) capacitors | Free |