Portable Gas Surface Tempering Appliance

Handheld propane device for localized surface tempering and annealing of steel tools post-welding. HTS 8468.20.50.00 covers other gas-operated tempering appliances. Used by machinists for heat treatment restoration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If for drying/heat treating operations

Industrial gas drying ovens classify under furnace heading 8419.

8468.10.00Lower: 20.4% vs 35%

If high-frequency induction tempering hybrid

Machines combining gas with high-frequency features go to 8468.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify flame temperature control to differentiate from cooking appliances

Provide end-use letters for industrial tempering to prevent 7323 cookware claims

Ensure CE/PED certification for pressure vessels in gas lines

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