Product classification
HS code for Soldering machine: 8515.19
Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus, other than soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting.
Classification of soldering machine under HS 8515.19
Soldering machines are classified under HS code 8515.19. This heading covers electric brazing or soldering machines and apparatus. Subheading 8515.19 is a residual category for "other" soldering equipment that does not fall under the handheld iron or gun category (8515.11). This typically includes industrial-scale, automated, or semi-automated machinery used in electronics manufacturing and assembly. These machines often utilize various heating methods, such as induction, infrared radiation, or wave soldering, to join components to printed circuit boards (PCBs). The classification is based on the machine's primary function of performing soldering through electrical heating. Unlike handheld tools, these machines are usually stationary and may include conveyor systems, flux applicators, and sophisticated thermal profiling software. The distinction between 8515.19 and other machinery in Chapter 84 is the use of electricity as the primary means of generating the heat required for the soldering process.
- Covers
- Wave soldering machines
- Reflow soldering ovens
- Selective soldering systems
- Automated soldering robots (non-handheld)
- Induction soldering machinery
- Also under 8515.19
- ERSA VERSAPRINT 2
- Juki JM-20
- Heller 1809 MK5 Reflow Oven
- Nordson ASYMTEK Selective Soldering Systems
Codes often confused with 8515.19
Common mistake. Soldering machines are sometimes misclassified under 8479.89 as general mechanical appliances. However, because they perform a specific thermal joining process using electricity, heading 8515 is more specific and takes precedence. They are also occasionally confused with gas-operated soldering machinery, which falls under 8468.80. It is vital to determine the heat source to choose between Chapter 84 and Chapter 85.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851519 (the code used for soldering machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851519 (the code used for soldering machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, 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 851519, not only soldering machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $194M 38% of world exports
- 2 China $105M 21% of world exports
- 3 Japan $36M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $505M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $64M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $63M 13% of world imports
- 3 China $40M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $499M 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 machine
Brazil classifies soldering machine under NCM 8515.19.00: HS 8515.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about soldering machine
What is the HS code for Soldering machine?
The HS code for Soldering machine is 851519 (Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; other than soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting). The HS code for industrial or automated soldering machines is 8515.19.
How do I classify Soldering machine for customs?
Soldering machine is classified under HS code 851519 — Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; other than soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include SMT reflow ovens?
Yes, reflow ovens used in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for soldering components to boards are classified under 8515.19 as they are electric soldering apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of soldering machine (HS 851519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851519 (the code used for soldering machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($194M, 38% of world exports), China ($105M) and Japan ($36M). World exports came to about $505M, 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 machine (HS 851519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851519 (the code used for soldering machine) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($64M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($63M) and China ($40M). World imports came to about $499M, 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 machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851519 for Soldering 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 soldering machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, soldering machine (HS 851519) is classified under NCM 8515.19.00.