Ohmite RHS Rheostat

Ohmite RHS series provides adjustable wirewound rheostats for laboratory power supplies and test equipment. HTS 8533.40.80.70 includes these other variable resistors capable of handling higher currents than typical potentiometers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9030.84.00Same rate: 35%

If precision lab instrument use

Calibrated rheostats for test equipment classify as instruments for electrical quantities.

8515.90.40Same rate: 35%

If welding machine parts

Current-limiting rheostats for welders become parts of electric welding machines.

8504.40.85Same rate: 35%

If static converter applications

Rheostats for power converters classify under converter parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish rheostats by 2-terminal use declaration vs 3-terminal pots

Provide maximum current ratings; >10A risks electrical machine classification

Lab equipment imports benefit from educational institution end-use certificates

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