HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8515.29 – Welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting
HS code 8515.29 is the 6-digit subheading for welding machines and apparatus, for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting. It is used for manual spot welding machines, portable resistance welders, pedestal spot welders, rocker arm spot welders and manual seam welders.
What HS 8515.29 covers
This HS code covers resistance welding machines and apparatus for metals that are *not* fully or partly automatic, meaning they typically require manual operation or significant human intervention. These machines are widely used in workshops, small to medium-sized manufacturing operations, and for repair work where flexibility and lower capital investment are prioritized over high-volume automation. Common applications include spot welding for sheet metal fabrication, repair of automotive body panels, and general metal joining tasks. Major importers are diverse, ranging from countries with developing industrial sectors to those with a strong presence of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including the United States, Germany, India, and Mexico. Exporters often include nations with established manufacturing capabilities for industrial equipment, such as China, Germany, and Italy. Key trade factors include power ratings, portability, ease of use, and the range of materials and thicknesses they can effectively weld.
- Covers
- Manual spot welding machines
- Portable resistance welders
- Pedestal spot welders
- Rocker arm spot welders
- Manual seam welders
- Benchtop resistance welders
- Handheld resistance welders
- Examples
- Miller Electric spot welders
- Lincoln Electric resistance welders
- Tecna manual spot welders
- CEMSA resistance welders
Codes often confused with 8515.29
Common mistake. This code is for *non-automatic* resistance welding machines, differentiating them from automatic resistance welding machines (8515.21) and all types of arc welding machines (8515.31, 8515.39).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 851529, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 851529 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 $116M 48% of world exports
- 2 Italy $27M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $18M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $242M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $35M 14% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $18M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$12M 4.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $248M 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 8515.29
Brazil does not split HS 8515.29: its NCM code is 8515.29.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.15 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8515.29
What is HS code 851529?
HS code 851529 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting. This HS code covers resistance welding machines and apparatus for metals that are *not* fully or partly automatic, meaning they typically require manual operation or significant human intervention. These machines are widely used in workshops, small to medium-sized manufacturing operations, and for repair work where flexibility and lower capital investment are prioritized over high-volume automation. Common applications include spot welding for sheet metal fabrication, repair of automotive body panels, and general metal joining tasks. Major importers are diverse, ranging from countries with developing industrial sectors to those with a strong presence of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including the United States, Germany, India, and Mexico. Exporters often include nations with established manufacturing capabilities for industrial equipment, such as China, Germany, and Italy. Key trade factors include power ratings, portability, ease of use, and the range of materials and thicknesses they can effectively weld.
What products fall under HS code 851529?
Manual spot welding machines, Portable resistance welders, Pedestal spot welders, Rocker arm spot welders, Manual seam welders, Benchtop resistance welders, Handheld resistance welders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 851529?
This code is for *non-automatic* resistance welding machines, differentiating them from automatic resistance welding machines (8515.21) and all types of arc welding machines (8515.31, 8515.39).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 851529?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 851529 in UN Comtrade data were China ($116M, 48% of world exports), Italy ($27M) and the United States ($18M). World exports came to about $242M, 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 851529?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 851529 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($35M, 14% of world imports), Thailand ($18M) and Vietnam (about $12M). World imports came to about $248M, 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 851529 structured?
HS code 851529 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 851529?
In Brazil, HS code 851529 is NCM 8515.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.