Sourcing welding and soldering machines from China
Welding and soldering equipment from China, including soldering irons, wave soldering machines, resistance and spot welders, arc, MIG and TIG welders, inverters, and laser and plasma welders, pays 0% UK duty, with no anti-dumping duty. Welders must meet electrical safety and EMC rules to the BS EN IEC 60974 series, and laser welders need laser safety. Cambridge China Bridge sources them.
Arc, MIG, TIG, spot, laser and plasma welders, soldering irons and wave soldering machines pay 0% UK duty from China. Safety standards explained.
Zero duty
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, soldering irons and guns, wave soldering and other brazing or soldering machines, resistance welding machines, arc and plasma welding machines, welding transformers and converters, other welding machines for metals, and parts carried 0% duty on goods from China, with no anti-dumping measure.
Hand-held gas torches are in heading 8468; confirm the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldering irons and guns | 8515 11 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Other brazing or soldering machines | 8515 19 90 00 | 0% | None |
| Resistance welding machines, automatic | 8515 21 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Arc and plasma welding machines, automatic | 8515 31 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Arc welding transformers | 8515 39 13 00 | 0% | None |
| Arc welding converters and rectifiers (inverters) | 8515 39 18 00 | 0% | None |
| Other machines for treating metals, such as laser welders | 8515 80 10 00 | 0% | None |
Electrical safety and EMC
Mains welders fall within the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the EMC rules, and arc welding equipment is tested to the BS EN IEC 60974 series. Ask for the test report and check duty cycle, open-circuit voltage and the rating plate on the sample.
Automatic and robotic welding cells are machinery under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, with UKCA or CE marking.
Laser welders
Handheld fibre laser welders are high-class lasers. They need laser safety classification, interlocks and eye protection guidance in the manual, and buyers must control the work area. Ask for the laser classification report and the source maker.
Testing and spares
Weld test pieces on samples, check wire feed and gas flow, and agree spare torches, tips and liners. At inspection, check earthing, plugs and manuals, and bring WEEE into your costing.
Cambridge China Bridge sources welding and soldering machines, with safety standards, laser classification and spares settled before the order. See how our sourcing service works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on welding machines from China?
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, arc, MIG, TIG, spot and laser welders and soldering equipment of heading 8515 carried 0% duty from China.
Which standard covers arc welders?
Arc welding equipment is tested to the BS EN IEC 60974 series, alongside electrical safety and EMC rules.
Are laser welders more regulated?
Yes. They need laser safety classification, interlocks and clear protection guidance.
Are gas welding torches in heading 8515?
No. Hand-held gas torches are in heading 8468.