High-Power Wirewound Rheostat 500 Ohm 100W

Heavy-duty wirewound rheostat for industrial motor drives and test benches, featuring 500 ohm/100W rating with ceramic core. Classified in HTS 8533.39.00.80 as other wirewound variable resistors (rheostats), not for heating, due to control-focused design. Handles high dissipation without thermal runaway.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8516.79.00Lower: 12.7% vs 35%

If optimized for resistive heating functions

Heating resistors explicitly excluded and classified in 8516.

8532.25.00Same rate: 35%

If capacitor-like function with variable capacitance

Variable capacitors under 8532 if primary function changes.

8414.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If parts of industrial fans/pumps

Specific machinery parts may go to 8414.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide derating curves and mounting specs to prove non-heating intent

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