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U.S. imports of soldering, brazing & welding machinery (non-gas, non-8515) (HS 846880) totaled $2.2M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Soldering, Brazing & Welding Machinery (Non-Gas, Non-8515) paid $315K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Soldering, Brazing & Welding Machinery (Non-Gas, Non-8515) imports of $2.2M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataExcluded from heading 8515 and limited to non-gas-operated equipment, this subheading captures specialized soldering, brazing, and welding machinery used across electronics manufacturing, aerospace fabrication, and precision metalworking. The US schedule divides the heading between hand-directed machines (8468801000) and non-hand-directed machines (8468805000), a distinction that affects both classification and end-use documentation. The United Kingdom and China are the leading import sources, with South Korea and Finland also contributing meaningfully to supply. Importers should confirm that equipment does not fall under heading 8515 (electric welding/soldering apparatus) before classifying here, as misclassification is a common audit finding.
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Heading 8515 covers electric machines for welding, soldering, or brazing. Heading 8468 (including subheading 846880) captures non-electric and non-gas equipment not elsewhere specified. If the machine uses electric resistance, arc, or laser energy as the primary joining method, it likely belongs under 8515 rather than 8468. A licensed customs broker or binding ruling from CBP is advisable when the energy source is ambiguous.
The US tariff schedule subdivides 846880 into hand-directed machines (8468801000) and non-hand-directed (automated or machine-guided) equipment (8468805000). The distinction turns on whether an operator physically guides the tool during the joining process, not on whether the machine has manual controls. Automated robotic welding cells, for example, would typically fall under the non-hand-directed line.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINLAND | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| CHINA | $361K | -- | -$361K |
| SWEDEN | -- | $240K | +$240K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $176K | $10K | -$166K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $181K | -- | -$181K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8468805000 | MACH F SOLDER,ETC O/T GAS & HDG 8515,NOT HAND-DIR | $2.1M | 13.63% | $289K |
| 8468801000 | MACH F SOLDER,ETC O/T GAS & HDG 8515, HAND-DIRECT | $105K | 26.66% | $27K |
MACH F SOLDER,ETC O/T GAS & HDG 8515,NOT HAND-DIR
MACH F SOLDER,ETC O/T GAS & HDG 8515, HAND-DIRECT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8468801000 | MACH F SOLDER,ETC O/T GAS & HDG 8515, HAND-DIRECT | $629K |
| 8468805000 | MACH F SOLDER,ETC O/T GAS & HDG 8515,NOT HAND-DIR | $203K |
MACH F SOLDER,ETC O/T GAS & HDG 8515, HAND-DIRECT
239 no
MACH F SOLDER,ETC O/T GAS & HDG 8515,NOT HAND-DIR
28 no
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| California | $62K | $318K | +$256K |
| Texas | $228K | $75K | -$153K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.2M | $10K | -$1.2M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $393K | -- | -$393K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $81K | $175K | +$94K |