8468.20.10.00/Self-Igniting Propane Brazing Torch/Japan

Self-Igniting Propane Brazing Torch from Japan

Handheld torch with piezoelectric ignition for brazing refrigeration lines and metal joints. HTS 8468.20.10.00 applies to its gas-operated, hand-controlled design for brazing and soldering.

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%

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Import Tips

• Document piezo igniter as accessory, not primary electric function

• Test flame temperature to confirm brazing suitability over mere heating

• Avoid reclassification by specifying industrial vs. consumer use in invoices