Other machines and apparatus
Electric (including electrically heated gas), laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electron beam, magnetic pulse or plasma arc soldering, brazing or welding machines and apparatus, whether or not capable of cutting; electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or cermets; parts thereof: > Other machines and apparatus
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Products classified under HTS 8515.80.00
Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter-Welder
A compact plasma arc system for cutting and gouging up to 1/2-inch steel plate, with electric arc technology for precision metal processing. While primarily for cutting, it qualifies under HTS 8515.80.00 when imported configured primarily as welding/gouging apparatus without full cutting specification. Used in automotive repair and metal fabrication.
Ultraflex HF-25KW Induction Brazing Machine
High-frequency solid-state induction heater for brazing copper and steel components in HVAC manufacturing. Falls under HTS 8515.80.00 as electric apparatus for metal joining via induction heating (over 25kW). Provides non-contact heating for precise brazing joints without filler metal melting issues.
Amada Miyachi LW150A Laser Welder
Desktop fiber laser welder for precision spot welding of battery tabs and medical device components using photon beam technology. Classified under HTS 8515.80.00 as other laser welding apparatus for micro-joining applications. Provides weld depths up to 2mm with 150W power output.
Sulzer Metco 9MB Plasma Spray Gun
High-velocity plasma spray apparatus for thermal spraying ceramic and metal coatings on turbine blades and engine components. Under HTS 8515.80.00 as electric machines for hot spraying of metals/cermets using plasma arc technology. Achieves coating thicknesses up to 500 microns.
Branson 2000X Ultrasonic Welder
Ultrasonic plastic welder for automotive parts and medical device assembly using high-frequency vibration (20kHz) for molecular bonding. Classified HTS 8515.80.00 as ultrasonic welding apparatus, not capable of metal joining or cutting. Provides hermetic seals for battery housings and filters.
Trumpf TruArc Weld 2000 Stud Welder
Drawn arc stud welding system for attaching threaded fasteners to steel structures using electric arc discharge. Falls under HTS 8515.80.00 as specialized electric welding apparatus for construction and shipbuilding applications. Handles M20 studs up to 100mm length.
Greene Tweed HVOF Thermal Spray System
High-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spray machine for applying wear-resistant carbide coatings to oilfield drill bits using electric plasma-assisted combustion. HTS 8515.80.00 covers the electric apparatus component for hot spraying cermets and metals. Achieves coating hardness >1200 HV.
Sonobond Ultrasonic Metal Welder
Ultrasonic wedge welder for thin wire-to-terminal connections in battery and electronics manufacturing using 20kHz vibration. Under HTS 8515.80.00 as specialized ultrasonic apparatus for solid-state metal bonding without filler. Ideal for aluminum and copper wires 0.03-0.25mm.
IPG YLS-3000 Fiber Laser Welder
3kW fiber laser welding head for automotive body-in-white assembly and heavy section welding using solid-state photon beam technology. Classified HTS 8515.80.00 as other laser welding apparatus with beam delivery optics. Provides keyhole welding up to 8mm penetration.
EFD Induction Seam Welder
Single-shot induction seam welder for fuel tank manufacturing using medium-frequency electric induction for flash-free joints. HTS 8515.80.00 covers electric induction welding apparatus for longitudinal seams up to 3mm thick steel. Used in automotive tank production.
Nordson ASYMTEK Ultrasonic Solder Pot
Benchtop ultrasonic soldering system for drag soldering SMD components using 40kHz vibration to wet difficult surfaces without flux. Under HTS 8515.80.00 as ultrasonic soldering apparatus for electronics rework and prototype assembly. Handles aluminum, glass, and chipboard soldering.
Lincoln Electric Power Wave S500 Advanced Process Welder
This is an advanced multi-process inverter welder using electric arc technology for MIG, TIG, and stick welding applications in industrial fabrication shops. It falls under HTS 8515.80.00 as an electric welding machine and apparatus not specified elsewhere in the heading, capable of high-precision welds on steel and aluminum. The system includes digital controls for pulse welding but lacks cutting capability.
Miller XMT 450 CCP Pulse MIG Welder
A portable multi-process welder designed for pulse MIG, MIG, DC TIG, and stick welding using advanced electric arc technology for field and shop use. Classified under HTS 8515.80.00 as 'other' electric welding apparatus, it provides precise control for aluminum and stainless steel without cutting features. Ideal for heavy fabrication and repair work.
Hobart Handler 210MVP MIG Welder
Entry-level MIG welder with wire feed system for home shop and light fabrication, using electric resistance arc welding technology. Falls under HTS 8515.80.00 as unspecified electric welding apparatus suitable for steel up to 3/8-inch thick. Includes voltage-sensing technology for field use.
ESAB AristoMig 400 Digital Welder
Digital-controlled MIG/MAG welder for heavy industrial use, featuring electric arc with synergic programs for various metals. Classified in HTS 8515.80.00 as other electric welding machines, offering pulse and spray arc modes up to 400 amps. Used in shipbuilding and structural steel fabrication.