Product classification
HS code for Soldering torch: 8468.10
Machinery and apparatus, hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting.
Classification of soldering torch under HS 8468.10
Soldering torches are classified under HS code 8468.10 because they are mechanical appliances that utilize gas for heating rather than electricity. These tools rely on the combustion of fuel gases, such as butane, propane, or acetylene, mixed with oxygen or ambient air to produce a high-temperature flame. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8468 specifically addresses machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515. Since these torches are hand-held blow pipes, they are categorized under the first subheading of this group. The classification depends on the source of energy (gas) and the physical form (hand-held blow pipe). These devices are essential in plumbing, jewelry making, and automotive repair. The mechanical nature of the gas regulation valves and the mixing chamber for the fuel and air are the defining features that place them in Chapter 84. Even if the torch is equipped with an electronic piezo ignition, the primary source of heat is the gas flame, which maintains its position in 8468.10. The heading also explicitly includes apparatus whether or not they are capable of cutting metal, which covers oxy-fuel cutting torches that are often used in industrial demolition and fabrication.
- Covers
- Butane soldering torches
- Propane blow torches for brazing
- Oxy-acetylene hand-held blow pipes
- Jeweler's micro-torches (gas-operated)
- Hand-held gas welding torches
- Portable gas-fired soldering lamps
- Also under 8468.10
- Victor Technologies J-28 Torch Handle
- Harris 43-2 Heavy Duty Cutting Torch
- TurboTorch TDLX2003B Torch Kit
- Bernzomatic TS8000 Torch
Codes often confused with 8468.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8515.11, which is for electric soldering irons. Importers often confuse the two because they perform the same function, but the energy source (gas vs. electricity) is the deciding factor. Another error involves HS code 9613, which covers cigarette lighters. While some small butane torches resemble lighters, if they are designed for industrial or hobbyist soldering/brazing, they belong in 8468.10. Finally, non-hand-held gas welding machinery should be classified under 8468.20 or 8468.80, as 8468.10 is strictly for hand-held blow pipes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846810 (the code used for soldering torch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846810 (the code used for soldering torch) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 846810, not only soldering torch.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $85M 40% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $23M 11% of world exports
- 3 Austria $20M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $213M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $46M 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $12M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$6.1M 3.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $165M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 torch
Brazil classifies soldering torch under NCM 8468.10.00: HS 8468.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about soldering torch
What is the HS code for Soldering torch?
The HS code for Soldering torch is 846810 (Machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting).
How do I classify Soldering torch for customs?
Soldering torch is classified under HS code 846810 — Machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a butane soldering torch?
A hand-held butane torch used for soldering is classified under HS code 8468.10.
Can this code be used for oxy-fuel cutting torches?
Yes, hand-held oxy-fuel blow pipes used for cutting are also classified under 8468.10, as the heading includes apparatus whether or not capable of cutting.
Which countries are the top exporters of soldering torch (HS 846810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846810 (the code used for soldering torch) in UN Comtrade data were China ($85M, 40% of world exports), Mexico ($23M) and Austria ($20M). World exports came to about $213M, 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 torch (HS 846810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846810 (the code used for soldering torch) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($46M, 28% of world imports), Germany ($12M) and Russia (about $6.1M). World imports came to about $165M, 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 torch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846810 for Soldering torch 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 torch in Brazil?
In Brazil, soldering torch (HS 846810) is classified under NCM 8468.10.00.