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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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