Ohmite RHS 50 Rheostat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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