HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8468.90 – Machinery and apparatus; parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof
HS code 8468.90 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery and apparatus, parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof. It is used for welding torch nozzles, plasma cutter tips, electrode holders, soldering iron tips and wire feed rollers.
What HS 8468.90 covers
This HS code covers parts specifically designed for soldering, brazing, or welding machinery and apparatus, whether or not these machines are capable of cutting. It's a critical category for the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of industrial and professional welding and cutting equipment. Importers typically include industrial supply distributors, specialized welding equipment retailers, and large manufacturing companies that perform their own equipment maintenance. Exporters are often the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or specialized parts producers, predominantly from countries with strong industrial manufacturing bases. Key things to know include the specific compatibility with different machine types and the material composition for optimal performance and safety.
- Covers
- Welding torch nozzles
- Plasma cutter tips
- Electrode holders
- Soldering iron tips
- Wire feed rollers
- Gas regulators
- Contact tips
- Ceramic cups
- Examples
- Lincoln Electric torch parts
- Miller Electric electrode holders
- ESAB plasma consumables
- Weller soldering tips
- Hypertherm nozzles
Codes often confused with 8468.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 846880 (other soldering/welding machines) if a part is a complete sub-assembly, or 8515 (electric welding machines) if it's a major electrical component of the machine itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846890, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846890 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $168M 37% of world exports
- 2 Austria $46M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $41M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $455M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $58M 12% of world imports
- 2 Italy $38M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $34M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $481M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for 8468.90 3
Brazil splits HS 8468.90 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8468.90.10 Parts of hand-held welding blow pipesDe maçaricos de uso manual
- 8468.90.20 Parts of friction welding machinesDe máquinas ou aparelhos para soldar por fricção
- 8468.90.90 Parts of other welding or gas tempering machineryOutras
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 8468.90
What is HS code 846890?
HS code 846890 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery and apparatus; parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof. This HS code covers parts specifically designed for soldering, brazing, or welding machinery and apparatus, whether or not these machines are capable of cutting. It's a critical category for the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of industrial and professional welding and cutting equipment. Importers typically include industrial supply distributors, specialized welding equipment retailers, and large manufacturing companies that perform their own equipment maintenance. Exporters are often the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or specialized parts producers, predominantly from countries with strong industrial manufacturing bases. Key things to know include the specific compatibility with different machine types and the material composition for optimal performance and safety.
What products fall under HS code 846890?
Welding torch nozzles, plasma cutter tips, electrode holders, soldering iron tips, wire feed rollers, gas regulators, contact tips, ceramic cups
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846890?
This code can be confused with 846880 (other soldering/welding machines) if a part is a complete sub-assembly, or 8515 (electric welding machines) if it's a major electrical component of the machine itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846890?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846890 in UN Comtrade data were China ($168M, 37% of world exports), Austria ($46M) and Germany ($41M). World exports came to about $455M, 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 846890?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846890 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($58M, 12% of world imports), Italy ($38M) and Germany ($34M). World imports came to about $481M, 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 846890 structured?
HS code 846890 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846890?
Brazil splits HS code 846890 into 3 NCM codes: 8468.90.10 (Parts of hand-held welding blow pipes), 8468.90.20 (Parts of friction welding machines), 8468.90.90 (Parts of other welding or gas tempering machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.