Product classification
HS code for Brazing iron: 8515.11
Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting.
Classification of brazing iron under HS 8515.11
Brazing irons are classified under HS code 8515.11. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, which prioritize the specific description provided in the Harmonized System nomenclature. Heading 8515 covers machines and apparatus for electric soldering, brazing, or welding. Since a brazing iron is an electrically heated tool used to melt a filler metal to join two pieces of metal, it falls squarely within this category. The subheading 8515.11 specifically identifies \"soldering irons and guns,\" and in international trade practice, brazing irons are treated as technically similar enough to be grouped here. The classification is based on the electrical nature of the heating element. If the tool were heated by gas, it would be excluded from this chapter and moved to Chapter 84. The tool's primary function is the application of thermal energy to create a metallurgical bond, which is the defining characteristic of products in this heading. These tools are essential in various industries, including electronics manufacturing and jewelry repair, where precision heating is required to melt alloys with melting points typically above 450 degrees Celsius but below the melting point of the base metals being joined.
- Covers
- Electric soldering irons
- Handheld electric brazing guns
- Cordless battery-operated soldering tools
- Resistance brazing irons
- Soldering station handpieces
- Induction brazing probes
- Also under 8515.11
- Weller WES51 Soldering Station
- Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station
- Metcal MX-5200 Soldering System
- Portasol Pro Piezo Soldering Iron
Codes often confused with 8515.11
Common mistake. Brazing irons are frequently misclassified under HS code 8468.10, which covers gas-operated machinery and apparatus for soldering or brazing. The distinction lies entirely in the power source; electric tools must stay in 8515. Another common error is using HS code 8205.59 for hand tools. While a brazing iron is held in the hand, Chapter 82 generally excludes tools with an integrated electrical heating element, which are instead classified in Chapter 85 as electrical machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851511 (the code used for brazing iron), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851511 (the code used for brazing iron) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 851511, not only brazing iron.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $149M 51% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $27M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 Spain $25M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $291M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $30M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $20M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $18M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $239M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 brazing iron
Brazil classifies brazing iron under NCM 8515.11.00: HS 8515.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brazing iron
What is the HS code for Brazing iron?
The HS code for Brazing iron is 851511 (Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting). The primary HS code for an electric brazing iron is 8515.11, covering soldering irons and guns.
How do I classify Brazing iron for customs?
Brazing iron is classified under HS code 851511 — Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a soldering station classified differently?
A complete soldering station, which includes the power supply and the iron, is typically classified under 8515.19 as other brazing or soldering apparatus, though the iron itself remains 8515.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of brazing iron (HS 851511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851511 (the code used for brazing iron) in UN Comtrade data were China ($149M, 51% of world exports), the Netherlands ($27M) and Spain ($25M). World exports came to about $291M, 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 brazing iron (HS 851511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851511 (the code used for brazing iron) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($20M) and the Netherlands ($18M). World imports came to about $239M, 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 Brazing iron the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851511 for Brazing iron 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 brazing iron in Brazil?
In Brazil, brazing iron (HS 851511) is classified under NCM 8515.11.00.