Product classification
HS code for Laser welding machine: 8515.80
Welding machines and apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting.
Classification of laser welding machine under HS 8515.80
The classification of laser welding machines under HS code 851580 is based on their function as electrical apparatus for joining materials. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, and heading 8515 specifically includes machines for soldering, brazing, or welding, whether or not capable of cutting. While laser cutting machines are classified in Chapter 84 due to their nature as material-removing machine tools, laser welding machines are grouped with other welding technologies in Chapter 85. The sub-heading 851580 acts as a category for other welding machines that are not specifically listed in the preceding sub-headings (like arc or resistance welding). This classification is appropriate for laser-based systems designed to fuse materials together through localized melting. The presence of a laser source as the energy medium is the defining characteristic, but the end-use of joining materials dictates the 8515 heading.
- Covers
- Automated laser welding systems
- Handheld fiber laser welding guns
- Laser brazing equipment
- Robotic laser welding cells
- Laser spot welding machines
- Also under 8515.80
- Lincoln Electric Invertec
- Miller Multimatic
- ESAB Rebel
- Fronius TransSteel
- Hypertherm Powermax
Codes often confused with 8515.80
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using HS code 845611, which is strictly for laser cutting machines. If a machine is capable of both welding and cutting, General Interpretative Rule 3(c) may apply, but usually, the primary function determines the code. Another error is using 901320, which is for the laser source itself rather than the complete welding apparatus.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851580 (the code used for laser welding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851580 (the code used for laser welding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 851580, not only laser welding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $690M 20% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $272M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $487M 16% of world imports
- 2 China $235M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $226M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 codes for laser welding machine
Brazil splits HS 8515.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8515.80.10Laser welding machines
- 8515.80.90Other welding and hot-spraying machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about laser welding machine
What is the HS code for Laser welding machine?
The HS code for Laser welding machine is 851580 (Welding machines and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting). The HS code for laser welding machines is 851580.
How do I classify Laser welding machine for customs?
Laser welding machine is classified under HS code 851580 — Welding machines and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a laser welder also be used for cleaning?
If the machine is primarily a welder, it stays in 851580. However, dedicated laser cleaning machines (ablation) are often classified under 845611 as they remove material.
Which countries are the top exporters of laser welding machine (HS 851580)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851580 (the code used for laser welding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 33% of world exports), Germany ($690M) and Switzerland ($272M). World exports came to about $3.4B, 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 laser welding machine (HS 851580)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851580 (the code used for laser welding machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($487M, 16% of world imports), China ($235M) and Mexico ($226M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 Laser welding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851580 for Laser 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 laser welding machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 851580 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for laser welding machine depends on the product's details: 8515.80.10 (Laser welding machines), 8515.80.90 (Other welding and hot-spraying machines).