HS Code for Gas welding machine

HS Code 846820 covers gas-operated machinery and apparatus used for soldering, brazing, or welding, provided they are not hand-held blowpipes. This classification includes stationary or mechanized equipment that utilizes fuel gases, such as acetylene, hydrogen, or propane, combined with oxygen or compressed air to produce a high-temperature flame for melting metal. Unlike manual torches, the machinery under 846820 often involves mechanical components for feeding wire, moving the workpiece, or controlling the gas flow automatically. This code also encompasses gas-operated surface tempering machines which use heat to harden the surface of metal parts. The distinction between 846820 and other welding equipment is primarily the energy source (gas vs. electricity) and the form factor (machine vs. hand tool). This heading is part of Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances, and it specifically excludes electric, laser, or ultrasonic welding machines found in heading 8515.

Products Included

• Oxy-acetylene welding machines
• Automatic gas-operated cutting machines
• Gas-operated surface tempering machinery
• Mechanized gas brazing equipment
• Gas-operated welding robots (non-electric)

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 846810, which is specifically for hand-held blowpipes (torches). Another major area of confusion is 8515, which covers electric arc or resistance welding equipment. If the machine uses electricity to generate heat, even if gas is used as a shield, it belongs in 8515 rather than 846820.

FAQ

What is the HS code for gas welding machine?

The HS code for mechanized or stationary gas-operated welding machinery is 846820.

Does this code include hand-held welding torches?

No, hand-held gas blowpipes are classified under HS code 846810.