Metcal GT90 Active Soldering Station from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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