Ohmite RHS 50 Rheostat from China
The Ohmite RHS 50 is a adjustable wirewound rheostat rated at 50 ohms and 25 watts, used in laboratory power supplies for current limiting. It qualifies for HTS 8533.39.00 as a wirewound variable resistor (rheostat type), excluding heating applications.
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
• Conduct pre-shipment resistance sweep tests to document variability; attach to commercial invoice
• Separate from fixed resistors in shipments; mixed lots risk reclassification of entire container
• Ensure shaft/wiper mechanism intact; damaged units may be seen as parts under 8533.90