HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8468.10 – Machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting
HS code 8468.10 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery and apparatus, hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting. It is used for oxy-acetylene blowpipes, propane torches, MAPP gas torches, soldering torches and brazing torches.
What HS 8468.10 covers
This HS code covers hand-held blowpipes used for soldering, brazing, welding, and sometimes cutting applications. These tools are fundamental in metal fabrication, plumbing, automotive repair, and HVAC industries, allowing precise application of heat and filler material. The international trade involves specialized manufacturers supplying to industrial distributors, hardware stores, and vocational training centers. Importers often seek durable, ergonomically designed blowpipes that offer precise flame control and safety features. Exporters focus on meeting diverse industrial standards and user preferences, with a strong emphasis on material quality and gas efficiency. The market is driven by demand for reliable tools in both professional and advanced DIY settings, requiring robust construction and consistent performance.
- Covers
- Oxy-acetylene blowpipes
- Propane torches
- MAPP gas torches
- Soldering torches
- Brazing torches
- Cutting torches (handheld)
- Examples
- Victor Technologies J-28 Torch Handle
- Harris 43-2 Heavy Duty Cutting Torch
- TurboTorch TDLX2003B Torch Kit
- Bernzomatic TS8000 Torch
Codes often confused with 8468.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 846820 (gas-operated welding machinery) if not strictly hand-held, or with general heating tools not designed for welding/soldering. The key is 'hand-held blow pipes' for 'soldering, brazing or welding'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846810 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 China $85M 40% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $23M 11% of world exports
- 3 Austria $20M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $213M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $46M 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $12M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$6.1M 3.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $165M 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. 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 8468.10
Brazil does not split HS 8468.10: its NCM code is 8468.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.68 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8468.10
What is HS code 846810?
HS code 846810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting. This HS code covers hand-held blowpipes used for soldering, brazing, welding, and sometimes cutting applications. These tools are fundamental in metal fabrication, plumbing, automotive repair, and HVAC industries, allowing precise application of heat and filler material. The international trade involves specialized manufacturers supplying to industrial distributors, hardware stores, and vocational training centers. Importers often seek durable, ergonomically designed blowpipes that offer precise flame control and safety features. Exporters focus on meeting diverse industrial standards and user preferences, with a strong emphasis on material quality and gas efficiency. The market is driven by demand for reliable tools in both professional and advanced DIY settings, requiring robust construction and consistent performance.
What products fall under HS code 846810?
Oxy-acetylene blowpipes, propane torches, MAPP gas torches, soldering torches, brazing torches, cutting torches (handheld)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846810?
Can be confused with 846820 (gas-operated welding machinery) if not strictly hand-held, or with general heating tools not designed for welding/soldering. The key is 'hand-held blow pipes' for 'soldering, brazing or welding'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($85M, 40% of world exports), Mexico ($23M) and Austria ($20M). World exports came to about $213M, 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 846810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846810 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($46M, 28% of world imports), Germany ($12M) and Russia (about $6.1M). World imports came to about $165M, 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 846810 structured?
HS code 846810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (68) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846810?
In Brazil, HS code 846810 is NCM 8468.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.