Ohmite RHS Rheostat from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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