HS Code for Gas Welding Equipment
The HS Code for gas welding equipment is 846820. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is 2.5%.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 846820 |
|---|---|
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | 2.5% |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 1.7% |
| Chapter | 84 |
| Heading | 8468 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
Other gas-operated machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding
HS Code 846820 covers other gas-operated soldering, brazing, or welding apparatus with a US MFN duty rate of 2.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the inclusion of an electric ignition system affect the classification of gas welding equipment under HTS 8468.20?
An electric ignition system is considered an ancillary feature and does not change the classification. The apparatus is still primarily gas-operated for welding, so it remains correctly classified under heading 8468. However, if the equipment incorporates a separate, distinct electrical function like plasma cutting, it may be classified elsewhere (e.g., 8515).
What specific customs inspection risks exist for gas welding equipment classified under HTS 846820?
Consignments of gas welding equipment under HTS 846820 are frequently targeted for inspection to verify the absence of flammable gas residues in torches and cylinders, which is a safety hazard. Customs may also inspect for proper pressure vessel certifications and markings to ensure compliance with national safety standards, potentially causing delays if documentation is incomplete.
What additional import duties or fees might apply to gas welding equipment under HTS 846820 beyond the standard tariff rate?
Importers of gas welding equipment under HTS 846820 may be subject to a Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF), which is an ad valorem fee of 0.3464% (minimum $29.22, maximum $634.62 per entry). Furthermore, if the equipment contains parts or components subject to Section 301 tariffs from China, an additional 2.5% duty may be levied on those components, significantly increasing the total landed cost.
Material & Component Variations in Gas Welding Equipment
Classification under 8462.20 is generally based on the primary function of the equipment, with material composition rarely changing the heading. However, the specific material of certain integral components, like the torch handle or regulator body, can shift the 10-digit classification within subheading 8462.20. For example, parts made of brass or aluminum may be distinguished from those of steel or plastic under national statistical suffixes (e.g., 8462.20.xxxx). The classification of portable gas welding sets (often in containers) versus individual torches or blowpipes is a more significant distinction than material alone.
Similar & Confused Codes for Gas Welding Equipment
HTS 846820 for gas-operated brazing or welding machines is most often confused with welding torches and blowpipes classified in HTS 8468.10. The key distinction is that 846820 covers complete, self-contained machines (like portable gas welding kits), while 8468.10 covers the hand-held torches and blowpipes alone. Additionally, electric arc welding machinery and apparatus are entirely separate, classified under heading 8515. Finally, gas-operated surface tempering machines, which may look similar, are correctly classified under HTS 8468.40.
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