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Dent Fix DF-808AC Projection Welder

Dent Fix DF-808AC is a portable projection resistance welder for automotive stud welding and nut projection on body panels. It creates localized high-resistance points for strong mechanical bonds. Falls under HTS 8515.29.00.00 for other metal resistance welding machines.

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.

8515.21.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If fully automatic with programmable controls

Fully automatic resistance welding machines have separate subheading from manual/semi-automatic types.

8462.29.00Higher: 41.9% vs 37.5%

If for large bending/welding combination machines

Machines combining metal bending with resistance welding classified under machine tool headings.

9032.89.60Higher: 39.2% vs 37.5%

If primarily a welding process controller

Standalone control units for monitoring welding parameters classified as automatic regulators.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include projection welding parameter charts (current, time, pressure) to demonstrate proper classification

• Ensure ground fault protection documentation for portable electric tools used in repair environments

• Avoid misdeclaration as hand tools (8205); these are specialized welding apparatus