U.S. imports of Brazing & Soldering Machines and Apparatus (N.E.S.) (SITC 73732) totaled $6.8M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Brazing & Soldering Machines and Apparatus (N.E.S.) paid $654K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Brazing & Soldering Machines and Apparatus (N.E.S.) imports of $6.8M in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAutomated and semi-automated brazing and soldering machines not elsewhere specified — including wave soldering systems, selective soldering machines, and induction brazing apparatus — are classified under SITC 73732, distinguishing them from handheld soldering tools (73731) and resistance welding equipment (73733–73734). These machines are core production assets in electronics assembly, HVAC manufacturing, and automotive component fabrication. The "not elsewhere specified" qualifier means importers must confirm that the equipment does not fall within a more specific heading before applying this code.
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Yes, provided the system is not more specifically classified elsewhere. Induction brazing apparatus used in a manufacturing context — as opposed to a general induction heating machine with broader applications — is appropriately classified under the brazing machines heading. Importers should document the machine's principal use and any OEM specifications confirming its brazing function.
A multi-stage soldering line imported as a functional unit may be classified as a complete apparatus based on its overall principal function. If the stages are imported separately, each unit is classified individually. For complex integrated systems, requesting a CBP binding ruling before importation is advisable to lock in the classification and avoid post-entry disputes.
Basic heading 454 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 73732 · $6.8M of $172.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $64.6M of Brazing & Soldering Machines and Apparatus (N.E.S.).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Canada together supply 64% of it. China pays 35.8% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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