Product classification
HS code for Gas welding machine: 8468.20
Machinery and apparatus, gas operated machinery and apparatus n.e.c. in item no. 8468.10, for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting.
Classification of gas welding machine under HS 8468.20
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.
- Covers
- Oxy-acetylene welding machines
- Automatic gas-operated cutting machines
- Gas-operated surface tempering machinery
- Mechanized gas brazing equipment
- Gas-operated welding robots (non-electric)
- Also under 8468.20
- ESAB G400 Gas Cutting Machine
- Lincoln Electric Torchmate 4800 Plasma Cutting Table (with gas options)
- Messer MetalMaster Xcel
- Hypertherm Powermax (with gas cutting accessories)
Codes often confused with 8468.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846820 (the code used for gas welding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846820 (the code used for gas welding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 27% 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 846820, not only gas welding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $35M 23% of world exports
- 2 Germany $21M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $15M 10% of world exports
World total: $154M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $55M 27% of world imports
- 2 India $18M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $11M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $205M 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 gas welding machine
Brazil classifies gas welding machine under NCM 8468.20.00: HS 8468.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gas welding machine
What is the HS code for Gas welding machine?
The HS code for Gas welding machine is 846820 (Machinery and apparatus; gas operated machinery and apparatus n.e.c. in item no. 8468.10, for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting). The HS code for mechanized or stationary gas-operated welding machinery is 846820.
How do I classify Gas welding machine for customs?
Gas welding machine is classified under HS code 846820 — Machinery and apparatus; gas operated machinery and apparatus n.e.c. in item no. 8468.10, for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hand-held welding torches?
No, hand-held gas blowpipes are classified under HS code 846810.
Which countries are the top exporters of gas welding machine (HS 846820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846820 (the code used for gas welding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($35M, 23% of world exports), Germany ($21M) and Italy ($15M). World exports came to about $154M, 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 gas welding machine (HS 846820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846820 (the code used for gas welding machine) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($55M, 27% of world imports), India ($18M) and the United States ($11M). World imports came to about $205M, 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 Gas welding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846820 for Gas welding 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 gas welding machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, gas welding machine (HS 846820) is classified under NCM 8468.20.00.