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Ohmite RHS Rheostat from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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