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Hartech Seam Welding Machine SWM-5000 Auto

Fully automatic longitudinal seam welder for fuel tank fabrication, featuring copper wire electrodes and pneumatic automation. Meets HTS 8515.21.00.00 criteria for automatic resistance seam welding of metal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8515.39.00Higher: 39.1% vs 37.5%

If manual seam welders

Lack of full automation moves to non-automatic resistance welders.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 37.5%

If general industrial assembly machinery

Multi-function fabrication lines may classify under unspecified machinery.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Electrode material composition affects classification; specify copper backing

• Pressure vessel certification may be required for tank fabrication equipment

• Document seam overlap specifications for customs technical review

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