Ohmite RHS Series Rheostat from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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