Welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting
HS subheading 8515.21 identifies Welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting — a six-digit classification under Chapter 85 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $4.4M
- Rank in its heading
- #5 of 8
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 8515.21 covers Welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. Electrical machinery is a fast-growing Indian export — transformers, motors, cables, batteries and electronics. India exported $4.4M under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #5 of 8 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
8515.21 is the six-digit HS subheading for welding machines and apparatus. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many machinery & electrical equipment lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 85 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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