Product classification
HS code for Blowtorches: 8205.60
Tools, hand, blow lamps.
Classification of blowtorches under HS 8205.60
Blowtorches are classified under HS code 820560, which specifically covers "blow lamps" within the category of hand tools. This classification accurately reflects their nature as manually operated devices designed to produce a high-temperature flame for various applications such as soldering, brazing, paint stripping, or culinary tasks. The Harmonized System's explicit mention of "blow lamps" ensures that these tools are precisely categorized, distinguishing them from other heating apparatus or machinery. Their primary characteristic as a hand-held tool for applying concentrated heat is the defining factor for this classification.
- Covers
- Propane blowtorches
- Butane blowtorches
- MAPP gas blowtorches
- Soldering blowtorches
- Plumbing blowtorches
- Culinary blowtorches (crème brûlée torches)
- Industrial heating torches (handheld)
- Paint stripping 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. A common misclassification for blowtorches might involve HS code 841989, which covers "Other machinery, plant or laboratory equipment for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature." This code is generally for larger, often industrial, machinery or equipment, not for handheld tools. Blowtorches, being portable and manually operated, are distinctly different from the industrial apparatus implied by 841989. Another point of confusion could be HS code 851511, which refers to "Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus." While blowtorches are used for brazing and soldering, 851511 typically applies to more complex, often stationary or automated, soldering and brazing equipment, such as soldering irons with controlled temperature or resistance soldering machines, rather than the simple, open-flame hand tools that are blowtorches.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820560 (the code used for blowtorches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820560 (the code used for blowtorches) 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 blowtorches.
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 blowtorches
Brazil classifies blowtorches 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 blowtorches
What is the HS code for Blowtorches?
The HS code for Blowtorches is 820560 (Tools, hand; blow lamps). The HS code for blowtorches is 820560.
How do I classify Blowtorches for customs?
Blowtorches is classified under HS code 820560 — Tools, hand; blow lamps. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are all types of blowtorches classified under 820560?
Yes, provided they are hand tools functioning as blow lamps, they are classified under 820560. This includes blowtorches powered by various fuels such as propane, butane, or MAPP gas, and those used for diverse applications like soldering, plumbing, culinary purposes (e.g., for crème brûlée), or paint stripping. The key determinant for this classification is their nature as a handheld, manually operated tool designed to produce a concentrated flame. Larger, industrial-scale heating equipment or automated brazing machines would fall under different HS codes, but the typical handheld blowtorch fits precisely into 820560.
Which countries are the top exporters of blowtorches (HS 820560)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820560 (the code used for blowtorches) 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 blowtorches (HS 820560)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820560 (the code used for blowtorches) 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 Blowtorches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820560 for Blowtorches 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 blowtorches in Brazil?
In Brazil, blowtorches (HS 820560) is classified under NCM 8205.60.00.