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Ohmite RHS Series Rheostat from Canada

Adjustable wirewound rheostat rated at 100 ohms/50W for motor speed control in laboratory power supplies. It qualifies for HTS 8533.39.00.80 as a wirewound variable resistor (rheostat), other than heating types, with its coiled nichrome wire element. Used where high current handling and manual adjustment are needed.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify 'rheostat' explicitly with current rating to prevent confusion with heating elements (8516)

• Include heat dissipation test data; common issue is reclassification if wattage suggests heating function

• For bulk imports, use commercial invoices with HTS breakdown to streamline entry