Product classification
HS code for Oxy-fuel cutting 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 oxy-fuel cutting machine under HS 8468.20
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846820 (the code used for oxy-fuel cutting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846820 (the code used for oxy-fuel cutting 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 oxy-fuel cutting 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 oxy-fuel cutting machine
Brazil classifies oxy-fuel cutting 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 oxy-fuel cutting machine
What is the HS code for Oxy-fuel cutting machine?
The HS code for Oxy-fuel cutting 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 correct HS code for mechanized gas-operated oxy-fuel cutting machinery is 8468.20.
How do I classify Oxy-fuel cutting machine for customs?
Oxy-fuel cutting 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of oxy-fuel cutting machine (HS 846820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846820 (the code used for oxy-fuel cutting 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 oxy-fuel cutting machine (HS 846820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846820 (the code used for oxy-fuel cutting 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 Oxy-fuel cutting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846820 for Oxy-fuel cutting 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 oxy-fuel cutting machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, oxy-fuel cutting machine (HS 846820) is classified under NCM 8468.20.00.