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Jameco Cordless Butane Soldering Iron

Portable butane gas soldering iron with piezoelectric ignition for field repairs, electrically ignited but gas-fueled. HTS 8515.11.00.00 includes electrically heated gas soldering irons per hierarchy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+37.5%40%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8515.21.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40%

If fully self-contained gas without electric ignition

Pure gas-powered soldering irons have separate subheading.

8467.19.10Lower: 24.5% vs 40%

If rechargeable battery-powered hot iron

Cordless power tools without gas classified as machinery.

9613.80.20Lower: 23.9% vs 40%

If pocket lighters with incidental soldering tip

Lighters/igniters with minor secondary functions go to Chapter 96.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include MSDS for butane fuel and pressure test certificates

• Declare as 'electrically heated gas' explicitly in entry summary

• Separate from pure gas irons (potential 8515.90 parts issue)