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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of brazing & soldering machines and apparatus (n.e.s.) (SITC 73732) totaled $7.0M in July 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Brazing & Soldering Machines and Apparatus (N.E.S.) paid $692K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $6.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Brazing & Soldering Machines and Apparatus (N.E.S.) imports of $7.0M in July 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.0M.
Last updated: July 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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132 shipments/mo
Basic heading 444 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 73732 · $7.0M of $175.6B
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.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and Japan together supply 76% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.