Portable Gas Surface Tempering Appliance from Japan
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.
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
• 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