Ohmite RHS50R Adjustable Wirewound Rheostat 50Ω 5W from China
A panel-mount wirewound rheostat for current limiting in power supplies and test equipment, featuring a ceramic core and adjustable tap. Power handling of 5W qualifies it for HTS 8533.31.00.00 as a wirewound variable resistor under 20W.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit manufacturer certification of wirewound construction and power rating; include heat dissipation test data
• Avoid declaring as 'heating resistor'—emphasize variable electrical control function in invoices