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HS HEADING 8468

Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading no. 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8468.10

Machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting

8468.20

Machinery and apparatus; gas operated machinery and apparatus n.e.c. in item no. 8468.10, for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting

8468.80

Machinery and apparatus; for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, n.e.c. in heading no. 8468

8468.90

Machinery and apparatus; parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof

Chapter 84 classification notes

One of the largest chapters by trade value. Many IT products duty-free under the ITA (Information Technology Agreement). Dual-use export controls apply to certain machinery. Parts often classified under the same heading as the complete machine.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse Chapter 84 (mechanical) and Chapter 85 (electrical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Computer peripherals may classify separately from the computer itself.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 84

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