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8533.40.80/Ohmite RHS Rheostat/Japan

Ohmite RHS Rheostat from Japan

Ohmite RHS series adjustable wirewound rheostat for laboratory power supplies and motor testing, rated up to 300W. Classified under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors (rheostats), providing coarse resistance selection via sliding contact. Designed for intermittent duty non-heating applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Declare duty cycle and mounting style (panel/chassis)

• Provide heat sink requirements and thermal specs

• Distinguish from fixed power resistors by documenting slider mechanism