Handheld Propane Gas Welding Torch from China
A portable, hand-directed propane-fueled torch used for welding, brazing, and soldering metal parts in automotive repair and fabrication. It falls under HTS 8468.20.10.00 as it is gas-operated machinery specifically designed for hand control in soldering, brazing, or welding operations, excluding arc welding equipment of heading 8515.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the torch is explicitly gas-operated and hand-directed; electric models fall under different headings
• Include safety certifications like UL or CE markings in documentation to avoid customs delays
• Declare propane compatibility and BTU rating accurately to prevent misclassification as non-welding apparatus