U.S. exports of Fixed Resistors (Not Elsewhere Specified), Power Handling Capacity Exceeding 20 W (HS 853329) totaled $11.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Fixed Resistors (Not Elsewhere Specified), Power Handling Capacity Exceeding 20 W paid $787K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.65% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHigh-power fixed resistors rated above 20 watts serve demanding applications such as load banks, braking resistors for motor drives, power supplies, and industrial test equipment, where thermal management and robust construction are paramount. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (8533290000), so classification disputes typically center on whether a resistor genuinely exceeds 20 W rated capacity or belongs in the sub-20 W heading. Mexico and Costa Rica lead US import supply, reflecting assembly operations by multinational electronics manufacturers in those countries; China is also a significant source and may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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The manufacturer's datasheet or technical specification sheet showing the rated power dissipation is the primary evidence. CBP may also consider the physical construction — heat-sink mounting provisions, ceramic or wirewound body, and terminal gauge — as corroborating indicators. Importers should retain these documents as part of the entry record.
Yes. Resistors of Chinese origin classified under this heading are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the base MFN rate. Importers should confirm the applicable list and check for any product-specific exclusions before filing entry.
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 8533
Subheading 853329 · $11.6M of $112.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $112.6M of Fixed Resistors (Not Elsewhere Specified), Power Handling Capacity Exceeding 20 W and exported $126.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8533290000 | Fixed Resistors, Gt 20 W Power, NESOI | $9.1M | 8.65% | 70.21% | $787K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8533290000 | Fixed Resistors, Gt 20 W Power, NESOI | $11.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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25.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.65% of imports for consumption.