HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8205.60 – Tools, hand; blow lamps

HS code 8205.60 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, blow lamps. It is used for propane torch, butane torch, MAPP gas torch, soldering torch and brazing torch.

What HS 8205.60 covers

This HS code covers hand-held blow lamps, also known as blowtorches, which generate a high-temperature flame for tasks like soldering, brazing, paint stripping, and heating. These tools are traded globally for plumbing, HVAC, automotive repair, and various DIY applications. Importers and exporters include hardware distributors, industrial suppliers, and specialized welding/soldering equipment providers. Key considerations in international trade are the type of fuel used (e.g., propane, butane, MAPP gas), safety features, flame control, and the overall durability of the torch. The market demands reliable and efficient tools capable of delivering consistent heat for both professional and amateur use.

Covers
  • Propane torch
  • Butane torch
  • MAPP gas torch
  • Soldering torch
  • Brazing torch
  • Paint stripping torch
Examples
  • Bernzomatic TS8000 Torch
  • Weller Butane Soldering Iron
  • Sievert Powerjet Blowtorch
  • TurboTorch TDLX 2003

Codes often confused with 8205.60

Common mistake. Blow lamps can be confused with welding or cutting apparatus (8468) if they are more industrial-grade or part of a larger welding system, or heat guns (841989) which use hot air instead of an open flame.

84.68Machinery 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 appliances8419.89Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food

Top exporters and importers of HS code 820560, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820560 in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Taiwan* ~$26M
  2. 2 Germany $16M
  3. 3 China $11M

World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $28M
  2. 2 Germany $16M
  3. 3 Canada $8.4M

World total: $120M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 8205.60

Brazil does not split HS 8205.60: its NCM code is 8205.60.00.

  1. 8205.60.00 Blow lamps and similarLâmpadas ou lamparinas de soldar (maçaricos) e semelhantes

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.05 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8205.60

What is HS code 820560?

HS code 820560 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; blow lamps. This HS code covers hand-held blow lamps, also known as blowtorches, which generate a high-temperature flame for tasks like soldering, brazing, paint stripping, and heating. These tools are traded globally for plumbing, HVAC, automotive repair, and various DIY applications. Importers and exporters include hardware distributors, industrial suppliers, and specialized welding/soldering equipment providers. Key considerations in international trade are the type of fuel used (e.g., propane, butane, MAPP gas), safety features, flame control, and the overall durability of the torch. The market demands reliable and efficient tools capable of delivering consistent heat for both professional and amateur use.

What products fall under HS code 820560?

Propane torch, butane torch, MAPP gas torch, soldering torch, brazing torch, paint stripping torch

What are common misclassifications for HS code 820560?

Blow lamps can be confused with welding or cutting apparatus (8468) if they are more industrial-grade or part of a larger welding system, or heat guns (841989) which use hot air instead of an open flame.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820560?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820560 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $26M, 24% of world exports), Germany ($16M) and China ($11M). World exports came to about $109M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 820560?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820560 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($28M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($16M) and Canada ($8.4M). World imports came to about $120M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 820560 structured?

HS code 820560 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820560?

In Brazil, HS code 820560 is NCM 8205.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.