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Lincoln Electric Power Wave S500 Advanced Welding Robot

Advanced fully automatic plasma arc welder with AI-driven adaptive control for shipbuilding applications. Its full automation and plasma arc capability place it under HTS 8515.31.00.00 for metal arc welding machines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina1.6%+37.5%39.1%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico1.6%+10.0%11.6%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada1.6%+10.0%11.6%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8515.39.00Same rate: 39.1%

If for other arc welding types like TIG

Non-plasma arc processes like TIG/GTAW have separate subheadings within non-automatic categories.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 39.1%

If classified as specialized industrial machinery

Broad industrial machines not specifically for welding may fall under other machinery chapters.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include software version and AI feature documentation; verify voltage compatibility for US grids; obtain ABS type approval for marine applications