U.S. imports of Hand-Held Blow Torches (HS 846810) totaled $4.3M in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Hand-Held Blow Torches paid $440K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHand-held blow torches — compact, self-contained gas-fueled devices used for soldering, brazing, culinary applications, and general heat work — are classified under a single 10-digit line (8468100000), making the heading administratively straightforward. Mexico is the leading supplier to the US market, followed by Taiwan and China. Because these tools use pressurized fuel gas, importers should be aware that product safety standards (including UL or ANSI certifications) and DOT hazardous materials regulations may apply to shipments that include fuel canisters, though the torch body itself does not trigger mandatory admissibility review by a federal agency. End-use sector matters commercially: culinary torches, plumbing torches, and industrial brazing torches differ in fuel type, tip design, and flame temperature, though all classify identically.
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Yes — all hand-held blow torches, regardless of end-use application, classify under the single line 8468100000. The HTS does not distinguish between culinary, plumbing, or industrial designs. However, product safety certification requirements and applicable consumer product regulations may differ by end-use market, so importers should confirm compliance with CPSC standards for consumer-facing products.
If the torch and canister are imported together as a set, classification follows GRI 3(b) — the set is classified by the component that gives it its essential character, which is typically the torch body under 8468100000. However, the fuel canister may independently trigger DOT hazardous materials shipping regulations and port-of-entry handling requirements. Importers should consult with a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder experienced in hazmat shipments before importing torch-and-canister sets.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8468
Subheading 846810 · $4.3M of $12.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$348KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $46.8M of Hand-Held Blow Torches and exported $9.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8468100000 | Hand-Held Blow Torches | $4.3M | 10.27% | 73.06% | $440K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8468100000 | Hand-Held Blow Torches | $348K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 72% of it. China pays 21.7% duty; Mexico 6.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
26.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.27% of imports for consumption.