Lincoln Electric Power Wave S500 Advanced Process Welder from Japan
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.
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
• Verify CE marking and UL certification for electrical safety compliance before import to avoid CBP holds
• Include detailed technical specs and welding process certifications in entry documentation to confirm classification