Hand-directed or -controlled
Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof: > Other machinery and apparatus: > Hand-directed or -controlled
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8468.80.10.00
Miller Syncrowave 200 TIG Welder
A hand-held AC/DC TIG welding machine used for precision welding of stainless steel and aluminum in fabrication shops. It falls under HTS 8468.80.10.00 as hand-directed or hand-controlled machinery specifically for welding, distinct from automatic systems.
Lincoln Electric Handy MIG 140 Welder
Compact portable MIG welder operated manually for light fabrication and repair work on steel and alloys. Classified under HTS 8468.80.10.00 due to its hand-controlled wire feed and torch operation for welding.
Hypertherm Powermax 45 Plasma Cutter
Handheld plasma arc cutting tool capable of severing metal up to 1/2 inch thick, used in automotive and construction. HTS 8468.80.10.00 covers it as hand-controlled apparatus for cutting via plasma welding process.
Hobart Champion Elite 225 Welder Generator
Portable engine-driven stick welder with hand-controlled arc for field repairs and construction sites. Falls under HTS 8468.80.10.00 as hand-directed welding machinery not of heading 8515.
ESAB Rogue ES 180i Stick Welder
Inverter-based handheld MMA/stick welder for pipeline and structural steel welding. HTS 8468.80.10.00 applies to its hand-controlled electrode holder and power adjustment.
PrimeWeld TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder
Affordable hand-operated TIG welder with foot pedal control for aluminum boat repairs and artistry. Classified in HTS 8468.80.10.00 for hand-directed precision welding operations.
Forney 313 Easy Weld 140 MP MIG Welder
Multi-process portable welder for MIG, stick, and DC TIG, handheld for hobbyist and farm use. HTS 8468.80.10.00 due to manual torch and electrode control mechanisms.
YesWelder MIG-205DS MIG Welder
Digital spool gun MIG welder for aluminum and steel, operator-controlled for garage fabrication. Fits HTS 8468.80.10.00 as hand-held wire-feed welding apparatus.
IRWIN Quick-Grip MIG Welding Pliers Set
Specialized hand-held pliers for MIG welding cleanup, crimping nozzles, and tip removal. While borderline, classified under HTS 8468.80.10.00 as hand-controlled welding apparatus accessories.
Weldpro 155A Digital MIG Welder
Compact inverter MIG/stick combo with hand torch for DIY metalwork and repairs. HTS 8468.80.10.00 for its operator-directed digital controls and wire feeding.