Culinary Butane Torch Gun
A handheld butane torch gun with safety lock for crème brûlée and searing, featuring adjustable flame and ergonomic pistol grip. Its self-contained design qualifies it under tariff item 8205.60.00 as a blow lamp for similar torches used in food preparation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the torch is designed as a kitchen utensil for food preparation
Kitchen utensils of base metal are classified under heading 82.14, which includes other articles of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the torch is classified as a blow lamp under 8205.60.00; declare it as a culinary torch for food use
• Confirm that the butane fuel is not shipped with the torch to comply with CBSA dangerous goods rules
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty rates under a free trade agreement
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