Welding, brazing or soldering machines; parts of the machines of heading no. 8515

HS v2017 Code: 851590

About welding, brazing or soldering machines; parts of the machines of heading no. 8515

hs code 851590 covers a diverse range of welding, brazing, and soldering machines used across various industries. These machines play a crucial role in the fabrication, repair, and assembly of metal components, making them an essential part of the manufacturing and construction sectors. The global market for these machines has been growing steadily, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and reliable joining techniques in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and infrastructure development.

Production process

Welding, brazing, and soldering machines utilize a range of techniques to join metal components. Welding machines use an electric arc or a gas flame to melt and fuse the edges of metal pieces, creating a strong, permanent bond. Brazing machines employ a filler metal with a lower melting point than the base metal, which is drawn into the joint by capillary action. Soldering machines, on the other hand, use a lower-temperature filler metal to join the surfaces of metal parts, often for electrical connections or decorative purposes.

Production inputs

The production of welding, brazing, and soldering machines requires a variety of inputs, including specialized components such as power sources, torches, and control systems. Additionally, these machines rely on a steady supply of raw materials, such as steel, copper, and other metals, as well as consumables like welding rods, flux, and solder. Manufacturers also require advanced manufacturing equipment, such as CNC machines and precision tools, to ensure the quality and reliability of their products.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 851590 is the welding, brazing, and soldering machines themselves, which are then used in a wide range of industries. These machines are often consumed by manufacturers in the 870000 Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, 880000 Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof, and 940000 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings sectors, among others. The parts and components of these machines may also be traded separately under this code.

Revisions to 851590

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 851590. The most recent 1 version of this code (851590) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 851590 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for welding, brazing or soldering machines; parts of the machines of heading no. 8515

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8515'>8515: Electric (electrically heated gas) soldering, brazing, welding machines and apparatus, capable or not of cutting, electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or sintered carbides</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851590'>851590: Welding, brazing or soldering machines; parts of the machines of heading no. 8515</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851511'>851511: Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851519'>851519: Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus; other than soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851521'>851521: Welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851529'>851529: Welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851531'>851531: Welding machines and apparatus; for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851539'>851539: Welding machines and apparatus; for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851580'>851580: Welding machines and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting</a>"]

    

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