Sourcing induction brazing machines from China
Induction brazing machines from China carry 0% UK duty under the other brazing or soldering machines line. Automatic cells need machinery conformity marking, while electromagnetic compatibility rules also matter. Specify the joint, coil and cooling together. Cambridge China Bridge sources induction brazing machines.
Duty and classification for induction brazing
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, the listed lines carried 0% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty rate or suspension recorded. Heading 8515 covers electric brazing, soldering and welding equipment. For a complete induction brazing machine, start by checking 8515 19 90 00 against its actual function.
The UK Trade Tariff attaches an anti-dumping or countervailing registration control to 8515 90 80 90. The related HMRC notice concerns tungsten electrodes consigned from Laos, Thailand and India. Its applicability to induction-machine spares from China is unconfirmed here. Ask your customs broker to confirm the requirement before declaring parts under that line.
The table includes the complete-machine line, potential parts lines and other metal-treatment apparatus for comparison. Keyboard parts must match the full tariff description; these are not interchangeable codes for complete induction brazers. Confirm the commodity code from the machine specification and separately supplied parts. For wider heading context, see automated gas brazing machines.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other brazing or soldering machines | 8515 19 90 00 | 0% | None |
| Other parts of brazing, soldering or welding equipment | 8515 90 80 90 | 0% | None |
| Silicone or plastic keyboards meeting the tariff description | 8515 90 80 40 | 0% | None |
| Other machines for treating metals, for classification comparison | 8515 80 10 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the joint, induction coil and cooling
Send joint drawings, base-metal details, filler alloy, flux or atmosphere, fit-up tolerances and representative workpieces. Agree the coil shape, clearance, fixture positioning, heating recipe and joint acceptance method. Request trials with your materials, including sectioned joints or leak tests where appropriate.
Specify the available electrical supply, input demand, heating frequency, cooling connections and whether the cooler is included. Agree continuous production trials rather than accepting an unloaded heating demonstration. Record the supplied coils, replacement-coil drawings, fixtures and spare cooling components.
Automatic cells require machinery conformity marking. Electromagnetic compatibility rules cover electrical and electronic equipment liable to generate electromagnetic disturbance, subject to exceptions. Ask for the declaration of conformity, model-specific electrical safety and compatibility evidence, and English operating instructions. Request supplier information to help prepare your workplace electromagnetic-field exposure assessment.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: An automated induction brazing cell with fixtures and cooling, illustrative order under 8515 19 90 00, invoiced at £75,000 free on board, with £4,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £79,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £79,500, so it is £15,900. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Joint performance: braze your sample parts using the agreed filler and recipe; inspect wetting, filler penetration, distortion and the agreed joint tests.
Coils and fixtures: compare coil geometry and workpiece clearance with approved drawings; check positioning repeatability, insulation and replacement-coil fit.
Cooling and protection: check for leaks, stable cooling during repeated cycles, and the operation of fitted flow alarms, thermal trips, guards and emergency stops.
Documents and arrival condition: match machine identity to reports and declarations; check English instructions, supply connections, loose fittings and transit damage. Use an agreed inspection checklist.
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What goes wrong
A demonstration on the supplier's workpiece can hide poor heating on your joint. Incorrect coil clearance or fixture positioning can leave uneven filler flow, while changing the joint gap or filler changes the result. Approve the process using your parts and retain the trial settings and accepted joints.
Cooling that works for a short trial may struggle during repeated production. Bent coils, leaking connections and unavailable replacement coils can interrupt commissioning. Agree a production trial, packing supports and replacement-coil drawings before shipment; check the same functions again on arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on induction brazing machines from China?
The supplied tariff data records 0% duty for other brazing or soldering machines under 8515 19 90 00. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty rate or suspension is recorded for that line.
What should I send a Chinese induction brazing machine supplier?
Send joint drawings, base metals, filler alloy, flux or atmosphere, representative parts, available electrical supply and your joint acceptance method. Agree coil geometry and cooling with the heating recipe.
How can I check whether the machine will braze my parts?
Request trials using your actual workpieces and filler. Inspect joint sections or run the agreed leak or strength test, then repeat the process long enough to check cooling and consistency.
Does zero duty mean induction brazing machines need no compliance checks?
No. Automatic cells need machinery conformity marking, and electromagnetic compatibility rules also apply within their scope. Ask for model-specific evidence, declarations and English instructions.