Product classification
HS code for Soldering gun: 8515.11
Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting.
Classification of soldering gun under HS 8515.11
Soldering guns are classified under HS code 8515.11. This heading covers electric brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, whether or not they are capable of cutting. Subheading 8515.11 is specifically dedicated to handheld soldering irons and guns. These tools operate by converting electrical energy into thermal energy at a resistive tip, which is then used to melt filler metal (solder) to join two workpieces. The classification applies to both corded models and battery-operated cordless versions. The primary characteristic for this code is that the tool is designed to be held in the hand during operation. This distinguishes it from larger, stationary soldering machinery. Even if the gun features advanced electronics for temperature control or integrated solder feed mechanisms, it remains under 8515.11 as long as it retains its handheld form factor. This code also encompasses pyrography tools (wood-burning pens) which function on the same electrical resistance principle.
- Covers
- Electric soldering guns
- Handheld soldering irons
- Cordless battery-powered soldering irons
- Pyrography (wood-burning) pens
- Soldering irons with integrated solder feeders
- Also under 8515.11
- Weller WES51 Soldering Station
- Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station
- Metcal MX-5200 Soldering System
- Portasol Pro Piezo Soldering Iron
Codes often confused with 8515.11
Common mistake. Soldering guns are often confused with gas-operated soldering irons, which are classified under HS code 8468.10. While they perform the same function, the source of heat (gas vs. electricity) dictates the chapter. Additionally, industrial soldering stations that include a separate power supply unit and a handheld iron are still classified here, but fully automated soldering robots are classified under 8515.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851511 (the code used for soldering gun), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851511 (the code used for soldering gun) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 851511, not only soldering gun.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $149M 51% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $27M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 Spain $25M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $291M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $30M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $20M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $18M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $239M 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 soldering gun
Brazil classifies soldering gun under NCM 8515.11.00: HS 8515.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about soldering gun
What is the HS code for Soldering gun?
The HS code for Soldering gun is 851511 (Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting). The HS code for an electric soldering gun is 8515.11.
How do I classify Soldering gun for customs?
Soldering gun is classified under HS code 851511 — Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are butane-powered soldering irons classified under 8515.11?
No, butane or gas-powered soldering irons are classified under HS code 8468.10 because they are not electrical apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of soldering gun (HS 851511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851511 (the code used for soldering gun) in UN Comtrade data were China ($149M, 51% of world exports), the Netherlands ($27M) and Spain ($25M). World exports came to about $291M, 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 soldering gun (HS 851511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851511 (the code used for soldering gun) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($20M) and the Netherlands ($18M). World imports came to about $239M, 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 Soldering gun the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851511 for Soldering gun 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 soldering gun in Brazil?
In Brazil, soldering gun (HS 851511) is classified under NCM 8515.11.00.