Handheld Propane Gas Welding Torch from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
13.9%
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
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