Product classification
HS code for Blowtorch: 8468.10
Machinery and apparatus, hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting.
Classification of blowtorch under HS 8468.10
Hand-held blow pipes, commonly referred to as blowtorches, are classified under HS code 8468.10. This heading covers machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515. The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the tool and its reliance on gas combustion rather than electrical resistance or arc processes. Subheading 8468.10 specifically identifies hand-held blow pipes. These tools typically consist of a nozzle and a valve assembly designed to be connected to a fuel source, such as a pressurized gas cylinder. The primary function is the application of a concentrated flame for thermal joining or cutting tasks. Even if the blowtorch is sold as a DIY tool for home use or culinary purposes, its technical characteristics as a gas-operated thermal apparatus mandate its placement within Chapter 84 rather than as a general hand tool in Chapter 82.
- Covers
- Propane blowtorches
- Butane soldering torches
- Oxy-acetylene hand pipes
- Hand-held brazing torches
- Gas-operated cutting torches
- Also under 8468.10
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs with heading 8205.59, which covers general hand tools. While a blowtorch is held in the hand, heading 8468 is more specific for thermal apparatus. Another common error is 8515.11, which is reserved for electric soldering irons. If the device uses electricity to generate heat, it cannot be classified under 8468. Additionally, if the blowtorch is part of a larger machine tool, it might be classified under the machine's specific heading, but standalone hand-held units remain firmly in 8468.10. Culinary torches are also often misclassified as kitchenware in Chapter 73, but they remain 8468.10 due to their mechanical function.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846810 (the code used for blowtorch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846810 (the code used for blowtorch) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846810, not only blowtorch.
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 blowtorch
Brazil classifies blowtorch under NCM 8468.10.00: HS 8468.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about blowtorch
What is the HS code for Blowtorch?
The HS code for Blowtorch is 846810 (Machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting). The HS code for a hand-held gas-operated blowtorch or blow pipe is 8468.10.
How do I classify Blowtorch for customs?
Blowtorch is classified under HS code 846810 — Machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric soldering irons classified here?
No, electric soldering irons and guns are classified under HS code 8515.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of blowtorch (HS 846810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846810 (the code used for blowtorch) 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 blowtorch (HS 846810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846810 (the code used for blowtorch) 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.
Is the HS code for Blowtorch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846810 for Blowtorch 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 blowtorch in Brazil?
In Brazil, blowtorch (HS 846810) is classified under NCM 8468.10.00.