Hobart Champion Elite 225 Welder Generator from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify engine emissions meet EPA standards for non-road equipment
• Specify manual amperage/duty cycle controls to validate hand-operation
• Package securely to prevent fuel system damage during ocean freight