HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8533.29 – Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors)
HS code 8533.29 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical resistors, fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors). It is used for power wirewound resistors, ceramic encased resistors, aluminum housed resistors, chassis mount resistors and braking resistors.
What HS 8533.29 covers
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.
- Covers
- Power wirewound resistors
- Ceramic encased resistors
- Aluminum housed resistors
- Chassis mount resistors
- Braking resistors
- Load bank resistors
- High-power film resistors
- Examples
- Ohmite 200 series
- Vishay Dale RH series
- TE Connectivity Corcom series
- Caddock MP series
Codes often confused with 8533.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853329, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853329 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $140M 12% of world exports
- 2 Germany $131M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $125M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $164M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $106M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $88M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 8533.29
Brazil does not split HS 8533.29: its NCM code is 8533.29.00.
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 8533.29
What is HS code 853329?
HS code 853329 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853329?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853329 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($140M, 12% of world exports), Germany ($131M) and the United States ($125M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853329?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853329 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($164M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($106M) and Germany ($88M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853329?
In Brazil, HS code 853329 is NCM 8533.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.