HS Code for Oxy-fuel cutting machine

Oxy-fuel cutting machines are classified under HS code 8468.20. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8468 specifically pertains to machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515. Subheading 8468.20 is designated for gas-operated machinery and apparatus other than hand-held blowpipes. These machines use a combination of fuel gas (such as acetylene or propane) and oxygen to create a high-temperature flame that melts and cuts through metal. The classification applies to both stationary and portable mechanized units, provided they are gas-operated and not primarily electrical in nature.

Products Included

• CNC oxy-fuel cutting tables
• Automatic gas-operated profile cutters
• Straight-line gas cutting machines
• Gas-operated pipe cutting machines
• Motorized oxy-acetylene cutting carriages

Common Misclassification

Oxy-fuel cutting machines are often confused with HS code 8468.10, which is strictly for hand-held blowpipes (torches). If the device is mechanized or part of a larger machine tool, it must be under 8468.20. Another common misclassification is 8515.39 or 8515.80, which covers electric arc or plasma cutting machines. If the machine uses electricity as the primary heat source rather than gas combustion, it belongs in Chapter 85. Additionally, laser cutting machines are classified under 8456.11, which is a separate category for material removal via light beam.

FAQ

What is the HS code for oxy-fuel cutting machine?

The correct HS code for mechanized gas-operated oxy-fuel cutting machinery is 8468.20.

Does this code include plasma cutters?

No, plasma cutters are generally classified under 8515 (electric) or 8456 (machine tools using plasma arc processes), depending on their specific technical configuration.