HS Code for Blow lamps

Blow lamps, also known as blowtorches, are classified under HS code 8205.60. This code is located in Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8205 is a "catch-all" for hand tools that are not specified elsewhere in the chapter or in other chapters of the HS. Subheading 8205.60 specifically identifies blow lamps. These are portable tools designed to produce a high-temperature flame for tasks such as soldering, brazing, stripping paint, or softening materials. They typically consist of a fuel reservoir (for butane, propane, or liquid fuel) and a burner assembly. The classification is determined by the tool's status as a hand-operated implement made primarily of base metal. It is important to distinguish these from larger, stationary gas-operated equipment or specialized welding torches. The classification remains 8205.60 regardless of the fuel type used, provided the device is a self-contained hand tool. This follows the General Rules of Interpretation, specifically GRI 1, as the product is explicitly named in the subheading text for blow lamps.

Products Included

• Propane blow torches
• Butane blow lamps
• Kerosene or gasoline blow lamps
• Soldering blow lamps
• Paint-stripping torches
• Chef's culinary blow torches

Common Misclassification

Blow lamps are frequently misclassified under HS code 8468.10, which covers hand-held blow pipes for gas welding. The distinction lies in the application: 8468 is for welding equipment that typically uses oxygen and a fuel gas, whereas 8205.60 is for simpler heating and soldering tools. They are also sometimes confused with 7321.11 (cooking appliances), but blow lamps are tools, not domestic appliances. Finally, small pocket lighters are excluded and classified under 9613.

FAQ

What is the HS code for blow lamps?

The HS code for hand-held blow lamps is 8205.60.

Are culinary torches for creme brulee classified here?

Yes, most culinary torches are functionally blow lamps and are classified under 8205.60, provided they are hand-operated tools.