Handheld Propane Gas Welding Torch from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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