HS HEADING 8533

Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding heating resistors

HEADING

8533

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers electrical resistors, such as rheostats and potentiometers, while explicitly excluding those used for heating. The items are sorted by their construction and power limits, distinguishing between fixed carbon types and other fixed resistors based on whether they handle twenty watts or less, or more than twenty watts. Variable resistors are further separated into wirewound versions and other types, also categorized by their power capacity. Finally, specific parts designed for these resistors are included in the classification.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (7)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

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)

8533.90

Resistors; parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

← Chapter 85