HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8533.10 – Electrical resistors; fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors)
HS code 8533.10 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical resistors, fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors). It is used for carbon film resistors, carbon composition resistors, metal film resistors, thick film chip resistors and thin film chip resistors.
What HS 8533.10 covers
This HS code encompasses fixed carbon resistors, including both composition and film types, which are fundamental components for controlling current and voltage in electronic circuits. It also includes rheostats and potentiometers when they are of the carbon composition or film type, highlighting their role in adjustable resistance applications. These resistors are widely traded for use across all sectors of electronics, from consumer gadgets and automotive systems to industrial controls and telecommunications. Importers are typically electronics manufacturers, contract assemblers, and component distributors globally. Exporters are concentrated in regions with strong electronics manufacturing capabilities. Key trade considerations include resistance value, tolerance, power rating, and package type (e.g., through-hole, surface-mount), which are critical for circuit design and performance.
- Covers
- Carbon film resistors
- Carbon composition resistors
- Metal film resistors
- Thick film chip resistors
- Thin film chip resistors
- Potentiometers (carbon/film)
- Rheostats (carbon/film)
- Array resistors
- Examples
- Yageo Carbon Film Resistors
- Vishay Metal Film Resistors
- Bourns Potentiometers
- Panasonic Carbon Composition Resistors
- KOA Speer Chip Resistors
Codes often confused with 8533.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with other types of resistors, such as wirewound resistors (853321) or variable resistors of other types (853331), if the specific carbon composition or film type is not accurately identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853310 in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 14% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 5.7% of its exports here ($2.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hong Kong $65M 13% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $61M 13% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $60M 12% of world exports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 5.7% of its exports here ($2.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $484M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $82M 14% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $70M 12% of world imports
- 3 India $63M 11% of world imports
World total: $578M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8533.10
Brazil does not split HS 8533.10: its NCM code is 8533.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.33 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8533.10
What is HS code 853310?
HS code 853310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical resistors; fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors). This HS code encompasses fixed carbon resistors, including both composition and film types, which are fundamental components for controlling current and voltage in electronic circuits. It also includes rheostats and potentiometers when they are of the carbon composition or film type, highlighting their role in adjustable resistance applications. These resistors are widely traded for use across all sectors of electronics, from consumer gadgets and automotive systems to industrial controls and telecommunications. Importers are typically electronics manufacturers, contract assemblers, and component distributors globally. Exporters are concentrated in regions with strong electronics manufacturing capabilities. Key trade considerations include resistance value, tolerance, power rating, and package type (e.g., through-hole, surface-mount), which are critical for circuit design and performance.
What products fall under HS code 853310?
Carbon film resistors, carbon composition resistors, metal film resistors, thick film chip resistors, thin film chip resistors, potentiometers (carbon/film), rheostats (carbon/film), array resistors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853310?
Can be confused with other types of resistors, such as wirewound resistors (853321) or variable resistors of other types (853331), if the specific carbon composition or film type is not accurately identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853310 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($65M, 13% of world exports), Malaysia ($61M) and Singapore ($60M). World exports came to about $484M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 5.7% of its exports here ($2.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853310 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($82M, 14% of world imports), Mexico ($70M) and India ($63M). World imports came to about $578M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 853310 structured?
HS code 853310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (33) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853310?
In Brazil, HS code 853310 is NCM 8533.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.