Ohmite RHS 50 Rheostat from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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