Butane Powered Soldering Torch from China

Handheld self-igniting butane torch for domestic soldering, plumbing, and culinary torching, with steel body. Under HTS 7321.81.5000 as nonelectric gas appliance for domestic use including heat application. Steel valve and nozzle construction.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Emphasize dual domestic uses (culinary/plumbing) to justify classification

Provide max temperature specs showing suitability for non-industrial tasks

Avoid pairing with tips/nozzles that suggest professional tool status