HS Code 8468
Welding and Soldering Machinery
HS code 8468 is for machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, or welding using gas, and gas-operated surface tempering appliances for industrial use.
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HS Code 8468 — Welding and Soldering Machinery
This code covers machinery used for welding, brazing, or soldering materials, specifically excluding electric arc welding. It primarily includes gas-operated equipment and machines for tempering surfaces with gas.
What's included
- Gas welding torches
- Hand-held blowpipes
- Mechanical gas-operated welding machines
- Surface tempering appliances
What's excluded
- Electric arc welding machines → use
8515(Electric-based welding and soldering equipment is classified under electrical machinery.) - Laser welding equipment → use
8515(Lasers and ultrasonic welding are classified under heading 8515.)
Common examples
- Oxy-acetylene welding torch
- Butane soldering iron (gas)
- Gas-operated surface hardening machine
- Brazing hearths
Frequently asked questions
Is my electric soldering iron under this code?
No, electric soldering irons are classified under HS 8515.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3%
- Documentation: Certifications for pressure vessels may apply if gas cylinders are included.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, USA, Italy
- Top importers: USA, India, Mexico, Germany
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Key takeaway
Primarily for gas-operated thermal joining and tempering processes.
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