HS Code for Brazing machine

Brazing machines are classified under HS code 8515.19. This code falls under Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Specifically, heading 8515 includes electric, laser, or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electron beam, magnetic pulse, or plasma arc soldering, brazing, or welding machines. Subheading 8515.19 is a residual category for brazing or soldering machines that are not handheld soldering irons or guns. Brazing is a thermal joining process where a filler metal with a lower melting point than the base metal is used to create a bond. For a machine to be classified here, it must be the primary apparatus used to generate the heat required for the brazing process, whether through electrical resistance, induction, or other electronic means. This classification applies to both automated industrial brazing stations and semi-automatic units used in manufacturing environments for joining copper pipes, automotive parts, or electronic assemblies.

Products Included

• Automatic induction brazing machines
• Electric resistance brazing apparatus
• Wave soldering and brazing machines for circuit boards
• Vacuum brazing furnaces (electric)
• Bench-top industrial brazing units

Common Misclassification

Brazing machines (8515.19) are frequently confused with gas-operated brazing appliances, which are classified under HS code 8468.20. The distinction lies in the source of heat; 8515 requires an electrical or high-tech beam heat source, while 8468 covers fuel-gas operated equipment. They are also sometimes misclassified as electric welding machines (8515.31 or 8515.39), but welding involves melting the base metal, whereas brazing only melts the filler.

FAQ

What is the HS code for brazing machine?

The HS code for electric brazing machines, other than handheld irons or guns, is 8515.19.

Does this code include manual soldering irons?

No, manual soldering irons and guns are specifically classified under HS code 8515.11.