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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

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]

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