Hobart Handler 210MVP MIG Welder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'welding machine' not 'power tool' to prevent reclassification
• Provide user manual excerpts showing welding specifications for customs review