Metcal GT90 Active Soldering Station from China
Metcal GT90 is an advanced active-tip soldering station using cartridge-based induction heating technology for electronics manufacturing. Falls under HTS 8515.19.00.00 as electric soldering apparatus with self-regulating tip temperature. Used in high-reliability aerospace and medical device assembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide induction heating technology specifications to justify classification
• Include evidence of use in controlled manufacturing environments
• Ensure documentation shows compliance with IPC-A-610 soldering standards