Ohmite RHS Rheostat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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