Product classification
HS code for Brazing machine: 8515.19
Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, other than soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting.
Classification of brazing machine under HS 8515.19
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8515.19
- ERSA VERSAPRINT 2
- Juki JM-20
- Heller 1809 MK5 Reflow Oven
- Nordson ASYMTEK Selective Soldering Systems
Codes often confused with 8515.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851519 (the code used for brazing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851519 (the code used for brazing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, 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 851519, not only brazing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $194M 38% of world exports
- 2 China $105M 21% of world exports
- 3 Japan $36M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $505M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $64M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $63M 13% of world imports
- 3 China $40M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $499M 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 machine
Brazil classifies brazing machine under NCM 8515.19.00: HS 8515.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brazing machine
What is the HS code for Brazing machine?
The HS code for Brazing machine is 851519 (Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; other than soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting). The HS code for electric brazing machines, other than handheld irons or guns, is 8515.19.
How do I classify Brazing machine for customs?
Brazing machine is classified under HS code 851519 — Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; other than soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include manual soldering irons?
No, manual soldering irons and guns are specifically classified under HS code 8515.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of brazing machine (HS 851519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851519 (the code used for brazing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($194M, 38% of world exports), China ($105M) and Japan ($36M). World exports came to about $505M, 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 machine (HS 851519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851519 (the code used for brazing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($64M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($63M) and China ($40M). World imports came to about $499M, 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 machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851519 for Brazing machine 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 machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, brazing machine (HS 851519) is classified under NCM 8515.19.00.