HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8533.90 – Resistors; parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533
HS code 8533.90 is the 6-digit subheading for resistors, parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533. It is used for resistor elements (ceramic, metal film), resistor casings, terminal caps, potentiometer shafts and wiper contacts.
What HS 8533.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- Resistor elements (ceramic, metal film)
- Resistor casings
- Terminal caps
- Potentiometer shafts
- Wiper contacts
- Mounting brackets
- Resistor substrates
- Lead frames
- Examples
- Ohmite resistor cores
- Vishay Dale resistor bodies
- Bourns potentiometer shafts
- Yageo resistor caps
Codes often confused with 8533.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853390 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 United States $73M 20% of world exports
- 2 Japan $47M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $38M 10% of world exports
World total: $363M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $58M 17% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $54M 16% of world imports
- 3 United States $26M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $349M 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 8533.90
Brazil does not split HS 8533.90: its NCM code is 8533.90.00.
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 8533.90
What is HS code 853390?
HS code 853390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853390 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 20% of world exports), Japan ($47M) and China ($38M). World exports came to about $363M, 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 853390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853390 in UN Comtrade data were China ($58M, 17% of world imports), Mexico ($54M) and the United States ($26M). World imports came to about $349M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853390?
In Brazil, HS code 853390 is NCM 8533.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.