About HS Code 853329
This category encompasses fixed electrical resistors built for high-power applications, capable of handling more than 20 watts. These robust components are vital in industrial machinery, power supplies, motor control systems, and renewable energy installations where significant current and voltage levels are present. Their primary role is to dissipate excess energy as heat, control current, or provide load. Importers are typically heavy industry manufacturers, power electronics integrators, and infrastructure developers. Exporters are specialized manufacturers focusing on durability, heat dissipation, and reliability under strenuous conditions. The trade often involves larger, more specialized components compared to their low-power counterparts, with a focus on specific material compositions and mounting options.
Products Under This Code
Power wirewound resistors, ceramic encased resistors, aluminum housed resistors, chassis mount resistors, braking resistors, load bank resistors, high-power film resistors
Real World Examples
Ohmite 200 series, Vishay Dale RH series, TE Connectivity Corcom series, Caddock MP series
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 853321 for fixed resistors not exceeding 20W, or with 853339 if the resistor is variable and wirewound but mistakenly identified as fixed.
Products Classified Under 8533.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, and China are key exporters; India, Brazil, and Russia are notable importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 853329?
HS code 853329 covers: Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors). This category encompasses fixed electrical resistors built for high-power applications, capable of handling more than 20 watts. These robust components are vital in industrial machinery, power supplies, motor control systems, and renewable energy installations where significant current and voltage levels are present. Their primary role is to dissipate excess energy as heat, control current, or provide load. Importers are typically heavy industry manufacturers, power electronics integrators, and infrastructure developers. Exporters are specialized manufacturers focusing on durability, heat dissipation, and reliability under strenuous conditions. The trade often involves larger, more specialized components compared to their low-power counterparts, with a focus on specific material compositions and mounting options.
What products fall under HS code 853329?
Power wirewound resistors, ceramic encased resistors, aluminum housed resistors, chassis mount resistors, braking resistors, load bank resistors, high-power film resistors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853329?
This code is often confused with 853321 for fixed resistors not exceeding 20W, or with 853339 if the resistor is variable and wirewound but mistakenly identified as fixed.
How is HS code 853329 structured?
HS code 853329 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.