Acetylene Gas Generator for Welding Applications from Japan
A water process generator producing acetylene gas from calcium carbide for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting torches. Classified in HTS 8405.10.00.00 as an acetylene gas generator using the water process, complete with safety valves and sludge removal.
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%
Import Tips
• Include calcium carbide compatibility certification and DOT hazmat shipping papers for safe import handling
• Label as 'water process acetylene generator' explicitly to distinguish from chemical synthesis types