Lincoln Electric Power Wave S500 Advanced Welding Machine from China
A high-performance inverter-based arc welder for MIG, TIG, and submerged arc processes using advanced waveform control technology akin to plasma arc precision. Classified under HTS 8515.39.00 as it represents 'other' sophisticated arc welding apparatus beyond basic types. Ideal for heavy fabrication and shipbuilding applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include detailed technical specs showing arc process capabilities in entry docs; obtain BIS export license if high-frequency inverter exceeds certain power thresholds; beware of undervaluation penalties for multi-process machines