Hobart Champion Elite 225 Welder Generator from Japan
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 — 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%
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