Product classification
HS code for Blow lamps: 8205.60
Tools, hand, blow lamps.
Classification of blow lamps under HS 8205.60
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.
- Covers
- Propane blow torches
- Butane blow lamps
- Kerosene or gasoline blow lamps
- Soldering blow lamps
- Paint-stripping torches
- Chef's culinary blow torches
- Also under 8205.60
- Bernzomatic TS8000 Torch
- Weller Butane Soldering Iron
- Sievert Powerjet Blowtorch
- TurboTorch TDLX 2003
Codes often confused with 8205.60
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820560 (the code used for blow lamps), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820560 (the code used for blow lamps) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820560, not only blow lamps.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$26M 24% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $16M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $11M 11% of world exports
World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $28M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $16M 13% of world imports
- 3 Canada $8.4M 7.0% of world imports
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 blow lamps
Brazil classifies blow lamps under NCM 8205.60.00: HS 8205.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about blow lamps
What is the HS code for Blow lamps?
The HS code for Blow lamps is 820560 (Tools, hand; blow lamps). The HS code for hand-held blow lamps is 8205.60.
How do I classify Blow lamps for customs?
Blow lamps is classified under HS code 820560 — Tools, hand; blow lamps. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of blow lamps (HS 820560)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820560 (the code used for blow lamps) 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 blow lamps (HS 820560)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820560 (the code used for blow lamps) 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.
Is the HS code for Blow lamps the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820560 for Blow lamps is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for blow lamps in Brazil?
In Brazil, blow lamps (HS 820560) is classified under NCM 8205.60.00.