MAPP Gas Brazing Torch Kit from Japan
A hand-controlled torch kit using MAPP gas for high-temperature brazing of copper pipes and HVAC components. Classified under HTS 8468.20.10.00 for its gas-operated design optimized for hand-directed brazing and soldering tasks in professional plumbing.
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
• Provide detailed specs on gas type (MAPP) and maximum temperature to confirm welding/brazing capability
• Ensure kit components like tips and regulators are listed separately if imported unassembled
• Avoid pitfalls by not classifying as retail consumer lighters, which go under heading 9613