8533.10.00.42 - Having two terminals

This HTS subcategory, 8533.10.00.42, specifically classifies fixed carbon resistors that are designed for surface mounting (SMD) and possess only two terminals. These resistors are characterized by their construction, utilizing carbon composition or film-based resistive elements. The key defining feature for classification under this heading is the presence of precisely two connection points, facilitating direct soldering onto printed circuit boards using automated pick-and-place machinery.

It is important to distinguish these two-terminal resistors from their sibling category, 8533.10.00.20, which covers resistor networks. Resistor networks, by definition, contain more than two terminals, often integrating multiple discrete resistive elements within a single package to perform complex circuit functions. Therefore, the number of terminals is a critical determinant for correct classification between these two mutually exclusive subheadings.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions. Classification within 8533.10.00.42 is finalized once the criteria of being a fixed carbon resistor, designed for surface mounting, and having exactly two terminals are met. Examples include small, rectangular components often referred to as chip resistors, essential in modern electronic device manufacturing.