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U.S. imports of electric soldering irons and guns (HS 851511) totaled $3.4M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Electric Soldering Irons and Guns paid $392K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electric Soldering Irons and Guns imports of $3.4M in July 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.7M.
Last updated: July 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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275 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 7 of 8 in heading 8515
Subheading 851511 · $3.4M of $176.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8515110000 | Soldering Irons and Guns, Electric | $3.4M | 11.50% | 81.01% | $392K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8515110000 | Soldering Irons and Guns, Electric | $950K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$3.4MYoY · Pro
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$950KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Spain together supply 66% of it.
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rate provision · imports
17.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.50%.