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U.S. imports of electric soldering irons and guns (HS 851511) totaled $2.9M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Electric Soldering Irons and Guns paid $347K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electric Soldering Irons and Guns imports of $2.9M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataElectric soldering irons and guns are hand-held thermal joining tools ubiquitous in electronics assembly, PCB rework, plumbing, and hobbyist applications, all consolidated into a single 10-digit line (8515110000) in the US tariff schedule. Mexico is the leading supplier, reflecting deep electronics-manufacturing integration under USMCA, followed by China and Taiwan. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has accelerated sourcing shifts toward Mexico and other alternatives. Product differentiation in trade practice centers on wattage, tip configuration, temperature control capability, and whether the unit is ESD-safe for sensitive electronics work.
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A complete soldering station imported as a set (base power unit plus iron handpiece) is generally classified as a whole under 8515110000 if the iron is the principal component. However, if the base unit incorporates significant additional functionality — such as hot-air rework or desoldering — the set may need to be evaluated under GRI 3 to determine the essential character, potentially pointing to a different heading. Importers of combination rework stations should review the full feature set with a customs broker.
Chinese-origin soldering irons under 8515110000 are subject to Section 301 tariffs, adding a meaningful landed-cost premium. Mexico-origin goods qualify for USMCA treatment, which can eliminate or reduce duties, making Mexico an attractive alternative source. Importers shifting supply chains should verify that Mexican-manufactured units meet USMCA rules of origin — particularly tariff-shift requirements — before claiming preferential treatment.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8515110000 | SOLDERING IRONS AND GUNS, ELECTRIC | $2.9M | 16.73% | $347K |
SOLDERING IRONS AND GUNS, ELECTRIC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8515110000 | SOLDERING IRONS AND GUNS, ELECTRIC | $645K |
SOLDERING IRONS AND GUNS, ELECTRIC
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MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $1.6M | $53K | -$1.5M |
| California | $224K | $213K | -$10K |
| Missouri | $338K | $41K | -$297K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $1.6M | $11K | -$1.6M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $337K | -- | -$337K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $260K | -- | -$260K |