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853331Chapter 85

HS code 853331: Wirewound Variable Resistors

Covers:
Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating…
Listed US duty:
0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating resistors : Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W

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What 853331 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating resistors › Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers › For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W.

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 8533 Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating resistors: every subheading side by side.
  • 853310 Fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types
  • 853321 Other fixed resistors — For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W
  • 853329 Other fixed resistors — Other
  • 853339 Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers — Other
  • 853340 Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers
  • 853390 Parts

US duty rate

0%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Common questions

What is HS code 853331?
Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating resistors : Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W
What duty rates apply to 853331?
Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.

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