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

HS v2017 Code: 853340

About electrical resistors; variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating)

hs code 853340 covers a critical component in electrical and electronic systems - variable electrical resistors. These devices, including rheostats and potentiometers, play a vital role in regulating and controlling the flow of electrical current, making them essential for a wide range of applications across various industries. From consumer electronics to industrial automation, the demand for these versatile components continues to grow, reflecting their importance in the broader economy.

Production process

The production of variable electrical resistors, as described by hs code 853340, typically involves a multi-step manufacturing process. This often begins with the fabrication of the resistive element, which can be made from materials such as carbon, metal alloys, or specialized ceramics. The resistive element is then integrated into a housing, which may include additional components like sliding contacts or rotary mechanisms to enable variable resistance. Precision engineering and quality control measures are crucial throughout the manufacturing process to ensure the consistent performance and reliability of these components.

Production inputs

The production of variable electrical resistors, as described by hs code 853340, requires a range of inputs, including raw materials, specialized machinery, and skilled labor. The primary raw materials may include carbon, metal alloys, ceramics, and various conductive and insulating materials. Specialized manufacturing equipment, such as precision cutting tools, assembly stations, and testing apparatus, are also essential for the production of these components. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and operators, to design, assemble, and quality-check the final products.

Production outputs

The main output of the industry covered by hs code 853340 is variable electrical resistors, which find applications in a wide range of electrical and electronic devices. These components are often used in 853320 Electrical resistors, fixed, composition or film type and 853390 Electrical resistors, n.e.c. in heading 8533, as well as in various control systems, instrumentation, and consumer electronics. The versatility of variable resistors allows them to be integrated into a diverse range of products, making them an essential part of the broader electrical and electronics industry.

Revisions to 853340

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 853340. The most recent 1 version of this code (853340) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 853340 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for electrical resistors; variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8533'>8533: Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding heating resistors</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853340'>853340: Electrical resistors; variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853310'>853310: Electrical resistors; fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853321'>853321: Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853329'>853329: Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853331'>853331: Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853339'>853339: Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (excluding heating)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853390'>853390: Resistors; parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533</a>"]

    

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