HS Code Subheading

Resistors; parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533

8533.90 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 853390

This code is dedicated to parts specifically designed for the various types of resistors classified under heading 8533. This includes a wide range of components such as resistor elements, casings, terminals, shafts, and wipers, which are not complete resistors themselves but are essential for their assembly and function. Trade in these parts is a crucial aspect of the global electronics supply chain, enabling specialized factories to produce sub-components that are then shipped for final assembly into finished resistors or integrated into larger electronic systems. Importers are typically resistor manufacturers or electronics assembly plants. Exporters are often specialized component fabricators. Precision, material quality, and adherence to specifications are paramount for these parts to ensure the performance and reliability of the final resistor product.

Products Under This Code

Resistor elements (ceramic, metal film), resistor casings, terminal caps, potentiometer shafts, wiper contacts, mounting brackets, resistor substrates, lead frames

Real World Examples

Ohmite resistor cores, Vishay Dale resistor bodies, Bourns potentiometer shafts, Yageo resistor caps

Common Misclassification

Could be confused with general electronic component parts under 8529 or 8548 if not clearly identifiable as specific to resistors, or with raw materials if not processed parts.

Related Codes

8533.10 Electrical resistors; fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors) 8533.21 Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors) 8533.29 Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors) 8533.31 Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating) 8533.39 Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (excluding heating) 8533.40 Electrical resistors; variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating)

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, Taiwan, and South Korea are major exporters; USA, Germany, and Japan are significant importers for assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 853390?

HS code 853390 covers: Resistors; parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533. This code is dedicated to parts specifically designed for the various types of resistors classified under heading 8533. This includes a wide range of components such as resistor elements, casings, terminals, shafts, and wipers, which are not complete resistors themselves but are essential for their assembly and function. Trade in these parts is a crucial aspect of the global electronics supply chain, enabling specialized factories to produce sub-components that are then shipped for final assembly into finished resistors or integrated into larger electronic systems. Importers are typically resistor manufacturers or electronics assembly plants. Exporters are often specialized component fabricators. Precision, material quality, and adherence to specifications are paramount for these parts to ensure the performance and reliability of the final resistor product.

What products fall under HS code 853390?

Resistor elements (ceramic, metal film), resistor casings, terminal caps, potentiometer shafts, wiper contacts, mounting brackets, resistor substrates, lead frames

What are common misclassifications for HS code 853390?

Could be confused with general electronic component parts under 8529 or 8548 if not clearly identifiable as specific to resistors, or with raw materials if not processed parts.

How is HS code 853390 structured?

HS code 853390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.