HTS Code · Chapter 85 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8515.11.00.00Soldering irons and guns

Also written 8515110000 and 8515.11.0000

HTS Code 8515.11.00.00 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectric (including electrically heated gas), laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electron beam, magnetic pulse or plasma arc soldering, brazing or welding machines and apparatus, whether or not capable of cutting; electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or cermets; parts thereof:Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus:Soldering irons and guns in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 8515.11.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 37.5% to 40%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8515.11.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 40%; $4,000.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 40.47%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $14,047.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty2.5%
Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.01 Section 301 China: List 19903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8515.11.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 2.5%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 35%
Units of Quantity: No.

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China40%
Mexico12.5%
Canada12.5%
Vietnam15%
Germany10%

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Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8515.11.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China

40%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	2.5%	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	40%
Mexico	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	12.5%0% with USMCA
Canada	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	12.5%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	15%
Germany	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.5%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.5%9903.05.76	10%
India	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	12.5%
Ireland	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.5%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.5%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	15%
Malaysia	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	12.5%
United Kingdom	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	12.5%
France	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.5%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	12.5%
Brazil	2.5%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	40%
Bangladesh	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	12.5%
Cambodia	2.5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	12.5%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Mexico pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Canada pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Vietnam pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from India pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Thailand pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Malaysia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Indonesia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Brazil pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Cambodia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8515.11.00.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $29M of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00), down 2% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (43%), China (13%) and Taiwan (13%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Mexico	$13M	43%	7%	12.5%0% with USMCA
China	$4M	13%	20%	40%
Taiwan	$4M	13%	81%	10%
Thailand	$3M	11%	22%	15%
Spain	$2M	8%	2%	10%
Japan	$1M	4%	5%	12.5%
Malaysia	$1M	4%	113%	12.5%
South Korea	$289K	1%	776%	12.5%
Vietnam	$235K	1%	60%	15%
Germany	$152K	1%	57%	10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8515.11.00.00.

Section 16 NotesMachinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles Chapter 85 NotesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

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What does HTS code 8515.11.00.00 cover?

HTS code 8515.11.00.00 covers soldering irons and guns, classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.5%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8515.11.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8515.11.00.00 is 2.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Vietnam pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of soldering irons and guns (HTS 8515.11.00.00) from Mexico pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8515.11.00.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $29M of soldering irons and guns under HTS 8515.11.00.00, mostly from Mexico (43%), China (13%) and Taiwan (13%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8515.11.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8515.11.00.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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