About HS Code 853340
This HS code broadly covers variable electrical resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers, that are not specifically wirewound. This encompasses a wide array of technologies such as carbon, cermet, and conductive plastic types, used for adjusting resistance in electronic circuits. These components are found in everything from consumer electronics (e.g., volume controls, joystick sensors) to automotive applications and industrial control panels. Importers are diverse, ranging from large-scale electronics manufacturers to automotive suppliers and medical device producers. Exporters are typically component specialists offering a variety of form factors and material properties. The trade is driven by the need for cost-effective, reliable, and application-specific adjustment mechanisms.
Products Under This Code
Carbon potentiometers, cermet potentiometers, conductive plastic potentiometers, digital potentiometers, joystick potentiometers, sensor potentiometers, slide potentiometers (non-wirewound)
Real World Examples
Bourns 3386 series cermet trimmers, ALPS RK09 series carbon pots, Vishay Sfernice P16 series, Honeywell RTY series rotary position sensors
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 853331 or 853339 if the variable resistor is wirewound, or with 853321/853329 if its variable nature is overlooked.
Products Classified Under 8533.40
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
China, Japan, and South Korea are major exporters; USA, Germany, and Mexico are significant importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 853340?
HS code 853340 covers: Electrical resistors; variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating). This HS code broadly covers variable electrical resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers, that are not specifically wirewound. This encompasses a wide array of technologies such as carbon, cermet, and conductive plastic types, used for adjusting resistance in electronic circuits. These components are found in everything from consumer electronics (e.g., volume controls, joystick sensors) to automotive applications and industrial control panels. Importers are diverse, ranging from large-scale electronics manufacturers to automotive suppliers and medical device producers. Exporters are typically component specialists offering a variety of form factors and material properties. The trade is driven by the need for cost-effective, reliable, and application-specific adjustment mechanisms.
What products fall under HS code 853340?
Carbon potentiometers, cermet potentiometers, conductive plastic potentiometers, digital potentiometers, joystick potentiometers, sensor potentiometers, slide potentiometers (non-wirewound)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853340?
Can be confused with 853331 or 853339 if the variable resistor is wirewound, or with 853321/853329 if its variable nature is overlooked.
How is HS code 853340 structured?
HS code 853340 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.