Machinery and apparatus for soldering — HTS 8468
Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8468
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8468 is a broad product category for certain machinery and apparatus used to solder, braze, or weld, including equipment that can also cut. It also covers gas-operated surface-tempering machines and appliances, plus qualifying parts. Equipment that belongs under heading 8515 is excluded, so the machine’s operating method and design matter.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the machine’s principal function and whether it is a complete machine, an attachment, or a part. Then use the heading’s subheadings and statistical subdivisions, which commonly distinguish equipment by type or operating method and, in some cases, by the material or application involved. Confirm the full product description, legal notes, and any applicable classification guidance rather than choosing by name alone.
What to check
- Identify whether the item sold is a complete soldering, brazing, welding, cutting-capable, or gas-operated surface-tempering machine, or only a part.
- Document the operating method, such as gas, electric, arc, resistance, or another process, and compare it with the scope of heading 8515.
- Read every subheading and statistical subdivision under 8468; distinctions may depend on the machine type, function, construction, or intended use.
- For parts, verify that the item is identifiable as being principally or solely used with qualifying 8468 machinery and is not more specifically classified elsewhere.
- Check the current HTSUS text, section and chapter notes, Customs rulings, and broker guidance before filing; unusual multifunction equipment may require professional classification review.
HTS heading 8468 summary
Machinery and apparatus for soldering is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8468.20 | Other gas-operated machinery and apparatus |
| 8468.80 | Other machinery and apparatus |
| 8468.90 | Parts |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8468.10.00.00 👉 | Hand-held blow torches | 2.9% | Free | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8468?
Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.