Subheading · Section XVI

8533.40: Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers

8533.40
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 35%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$3.3bnWorld trade in 2024

8533.40 is a six-digit subheading of heading 8533, electrical resistors, chapter 85.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8533.40 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8533.40 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 8533.40 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 35%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 8533.40 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$3.3bn in 2024, down 3% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 28.9% of the total, ahead of Japan.

Hong Kong SAR China imported the most (US$468m).

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 151 exporters with US$61.4m; its largest buyer was India.

The United Kingdom imported US$60m, most of it from the United States.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 35% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8533 40 00 00 Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers
  2. 8533 40 10 00 For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 w Free
  3. 8533 40 90 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8533 40 Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers:
  2. 8533 40 10 For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W Free—
  3. 8533 40 90 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8533.40 Diğer değişken rezistanslar (reostalar ve potansiyometreler dahil):
  2. 8533.40.10.00.00 Güç kapasitesi 20 W.ı geçmeyenler için 35%
  3. 8533.40.90.00.00 Diğerleri 35%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8533.40 Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers:
  2. 8533.40.40.00 Metal oxide varistors FreeNo.
  3. 8533.40.80 Other Free
  4. 8533.40.80.40 Rheostat and resistor type motor starters and controllers No.
  5. Other:
  6. 8533.40.80.50 Cermet No.
  7. 8533.40.80.60 Metal glaze No.
  8. 8533.40.80.70 Other No.

World trade in 2024

8533.40 · US$3.3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$71.3kUS$71.3k+US$9.1m+US$48m+> US$188.8m

Exports: 151
  1. China: US$954.7m
  2. Japan: US$300m
  3. United States: US$232.1m
  4. Taiwan: US$231.3m
  5. Germany: US$188.8m
  6. Mexico: US$124.7m
  7. South Korea: US$108.8m
  8. Singapore: US$106m
  9. Hong Kong SAR China: US$80.7m
  10. Thailand: US$76.8m
  11. Philippines: US$68.1m
  12. France: US$62.5m
  13. United Kingdom: US$61.4m
  14. Malaysia: US$56.2m
  15. Czechia: US$48m
  16. Indonesia: US$42.8m
  17. Switzerland: US$40.3m
  18. Belgium: US$39.6m
  19. Luxembourg: US$38.9m
  20. Slovenia: US$36.4m
  21. Greece: US$36.1m
  22. Netherlands: US$35.1m
  23. Vietnam: US$32.5m
  24. Italy: US$29.3m
  25. Israel: US$28.1m
  26. Costa Rica: US$27.2m
  27. Cyprus: US$26.9m
  28. Spain: US$25.7m
  29. Croatia: US$17.5m
  30. India: US$17.4m
  31. Canada: US$15.5m
  32. Poland: US$15m
  33. Sweden: US$11.5m
  34. Hungary: US$10.7m
  35. Slovakia: US$10.1m
  36. Austria: US$9.1m
  37. Romania: US$8.2m
  38. Bulgaria: US$6.4m
  39. Ireland: US$5.6m
  40. Brazil: US$5.5m
  41. Tunisia: US$5.3m
  42. Cambodia: US$3.3m
  43. Denmark: US$2.6m
  44. Morocco: US$2.4m
  45. Türkiye: US$2.4m
  46. Laos: US$1.8m
  47. Norway: US$1.3m
  48. Myanmar (Burma): US$1.3m
  49. Finland: US$1.1m
  50. Australia: US$1.1m
  51. South Africa: US$1m
  52. Ukraine: US$755.9k
  53. Serbia: US$737.8k
  54. Saudi Arabia: US$574.3k
  55. Lithuania: US$478.6k
  56. Portugal: US$433.4k
  57. Russia: US$431.9k
  58. Kazakhstan: US$403.4k
  59. Moldova: US$376.8k
  60. United Arab Emirates: US$328.3k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$954.7m 28.9%
2 Japan US$300m 9.1%
3 United States US$232.1m 7%
4 Taiwan US$231.3m 7%
5 Germany US$188.8m 5.7%
6 Mexico US$124.7m 3.8%
7 South Korea US$108.8m 3.3%
8 Singapore US$106m 3.2%
9 Hong Kong SAR China US$80.7m 2.4%
10 Thailand US$76.8m 2.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Hong Kong SAR China US$468m 14.2%
2 United States US$382m 11.6%
3 China US$331.1m 10%
4 Mexico US$206m 6.2%
5 India US$205m 6.2%
6 Germany US$186.1m 5.6%
7 Vietnam US$138.5m 4.2%
8 Malaysia US$116.1m 3.5%
9 France US$100.6m 3%
10 Singapore US$81.9m 2.5%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers?

Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers fall under HS subheading 8533.40, part of heading 8533, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on other variable resistors in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8533.40 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on other variable resistors in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8533.40 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most other variable resistors?

China, with US$954.7m in 2024 (28.9% of world exports).