Chapter 8456 — Customs Tariff Headings

8456.20.00Operated by ultrasonic processes

8456.30.00Operated by electro-discharge processes

8456.40.00Operated by plasma arc processes

8456.50.00Water-jet cutting machines

8456.90.00Other

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Products classified under Tariff item 84.56

Amada FOL-3015AJ Alpha IV CO2 CNC Laser Cutter

A numerically controlled CO2 laser cutting system for processing stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel plates with automated nozzle changer and high-speed piercing. It uses a laser beam to remove material, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Amada FOL-3015AJ Pulsed Fiber Laser Cutting System

The Amada FOL-3015AJ is a pulsed fiber laser cutting system engineered for precise cutting of thin to medium gauge metals, including galvanized steel and titanium alloys. It operates by directing a high-energy laser beam to melt and vaporize material, classifying it under tariff item 8456.11.00 for laser-operated machine-tools.

Amada FOL3015AJ Pulsed Fiber Laser System

The Amada FOL3015AJ Pulsed Fiber Laser System is designed for precision cutting of thin sheets and non-metals like plastics using short photon bursts for minimal heat-affected zones. It is classified under 8456.11.00 as a laser-operated machine-tool, though the 'other' subheading may apply if it is not specifically for metal cutting.

Amada FOL-AJ Series Fiber Laser Cutter

A compact fiber laser cutting system designed for high-speed cutting of thin to medium-gauge metals such as mild steel and copper. It uses a laser photon beam to precisely remove material through melting and vaporization, making it a machine-tool for working metal by laser processes.

Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 CNC Laser Cutting System

A high-power fiber laser CNC machine for ultra-fast cutting of thick ferrous and non-ferrous metals, featuring active shower cutting technology. It uses a laser beam to remove material, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 Laser Cutter

The Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 is a high-power fiber laser cutting system designed for processing stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel sheets at speeds up to 150 m/min. It uses a focused photon beam to remove material, fitting the definition of a laser-operated machine-tool under 8456.11.00.

Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 Laser Cutting System

A high-dynamic fiber laser cutting system for large-format metal sheets, featuring shuttle table automation for continuous production. It operates via a laser beam to vaporize metal material, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool for working metal.

CO2 Laser PCB Panel Separator

The CO2 Laser PCB Panel Separator is an industrial CO2 laser designed for clean separation of high-layer-count PCB panels in volume production. It is exclusively used in printed circuit manufacturing via laser cutting, classifying it under 8456.11.00, though it may be considered for heading 8486 if used in semiconductor or flat panel display production.

Coherent ARM Fiber Laser Cutting Head System

An integrated fiber laser cutting head system designed for robotic arms, optimized for 3D metal contour cutting in automotive parts. It uses beam delivery for precise material ablation on steel alloys, functioning as a laser-operated machine-tool for metalworking.

Coherent ARM HighPower Fiber Laser CNC Cutter

An industrial CNC fiber laser cutting head integrated system for thick metal plates up to 50mm, with adjustable beam for varied materials. It uses a laser beam to remove material, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Coherent ARM HighPower Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

The Coherent ARM HighPower Fiber Laser Cutting Machine features an adjustable ring-mode fiber laser that delivers tailored beam shapes for optimized cutting quality on reflective materials like copper and brass. As a laser-operated machine-tool for material removal, it falls under tariff item 8456.11.00.

Coherent ARM Laser Marking and Cutting Platform

The Coherent ARM Laser Marking and Cutting Platform uses an adjustable ring-mode fiber laser for both marking and fine cutting of metals and polymers with variable photon beam profiles. It is classified under 8456.11.00 as a laser-operated machine-tool, though the 'other' subheading may apply if marking is the primary function.

Femtosecond Laser PCB Structuring Machine

The Femtosecond Laser PCB Structuring Machine uses ultrafast femtosecond laser pulses for fine structuring and patterning of PCB copper layers without thermal damage. It is solely for printed circuit fabrication, classifying it under 8456.11.00, but may be subject to heading 8486 if used in semiconductor manufacturing.

Fiber Laser PCB Singulation Tool

The Fiber Laser PCB Singulation Tool is a compact fiber laser station for singulating flex circuits and rigid-flex PCBs with minimal heat-affected zones. It is principally used in printed circuit assembly production via laser ablation, classifying it under 8456.11.00.

Hanwha Techwin FA Series CNC Laser Metal Cutter

A high-speed numerically controlled laser cutting machine for automotive metal components, featuring AI adaptive control. It uses a laser photon beam to remove material, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Hanwha Techwin FA Series Laser Cutting Machine

An industrial fiber laser cutting machine with a hybrid drive system for precision metal profiling in electronics manufacturing. It uses a laser photon process to remove material by localized melting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

IPG Photonics YLR-2000 Fiber Laser Metal Cutter

The IPG Photonics YLR-2000 Fiber Laser Metal Cutter integrates a 2kW single-mode fiber laser with cutting optics for precision sheet metal fabrication. It operates by removing material through a focused photon beam, classifying it under 8456.11.00 as a laser-operated machine-tool.

IPG YLR-2000 Fiber Laser Cutting Head Assembly

This is a laser cutting head assembly, a component of a laser machine-tool, designed for integration into CNC systems. It performs material removal via a focused 2kW photon beam, and when presented as a complete operational unit, it falls under this tariff item as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Laser Micro-Machining Center for PCBA

The Laser Micro-Machining Center for PCBA is a multi-axis laser workstation for trimming, shaping, and fiducial marking on printed circuit assemblies. It is specifically designed for heading 8517 parts and ADP units, qualifying for 8456.11.00 as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Laser PCB Depaneling Machine

The Laser PCB Depaneling Machine uses a CO2 or fiber laser to precisely cut individual printed circuit boards from production panels without mechanical stress. It is designed solely for PCB manufacturing, classifying it under 8456.11.00 as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Mazak Optiplex Nexus 4020 CO2 Laser Cutter

A CO2 laser cutting center with 4kW power for thick metal plates, including a rotary axis for tube and pipe cutting. It uses a light beam process to erode metal via fusion cutting, making it a laser-operated machine-tool for working metal.

Mazak Optiplex Nexus 4020 CO2 Laser Cutting Machine

The Mazak Optiplex Nexus 4020 is a CO2 laser cutting machine designed for large-format metal sheets up to 4m x 2m, featuring hybrid drive X/Y axes for high precision. It uses a photon beam to melt and vaporize metal, classifying it under 8456.11.00 for laser-operated machine-tools.

Mazak Optonics FT-3015A Fiber CNC Laser Cutter

A compact numerically controlled fiber laser for precision metal cutting in job shops, with integrated automation and 3kW power output. It uses a laser photon beam to remove material, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Precitec Finecut CNC Laser Cutting Head System

A precision CNC laser cutting head for integration into metalworking cells, capable of micro-cutting thin sheets. It uses a laser beam to remove material, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool component.

Precitec ProCutter Laser Cutting Head Assembly

The Precitec ProCutter Laser Cutting Head Assembly is a modular component with autofocus and coaxial nozzle for integration into CNC metalworking systems. While presented as a component, complete functional units for metal laser cutting classify under 8456.11.00 as laser-operated machine-tools.

Salient SPL-4000 UV Laser Micromachining Station

This is a UV laser micromachining station that uses a nanosecond laser to remove material from ceramics, polymers, and thin films via photon-induced ablation. It is a specialized laser machine-tool for material removal by light beam, classified under this tariff item.

Salvagnini L3 Fiber CNC Laser Cutting Machine

A panel-to-panel CNC fiber laser system for automated metal sheet processing without operator intervention, using proprietary head design. It uses a laser beam to remove material, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Salvagnini L3 Fiber Laser Cutting System

The Salvagnini L3 Fiber Laser Cutting System is a compact automatic fiber laser for nesting and cutting complex metal contours, with software for scrap minimization. It operates by photon beam material removal, classifying it under 8456.11.00 as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Salvatron SL Fiber Laser Metal Cutter

An entry-level fiber laser cutter for small shops cutting stainless steel and aluminum sheets up to 12mm. It employs a focused laser beam for non-contact material removal from metals, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Trumpf TruLaser 3030 Fiber CNC Laser Cutting Machine

A numerically controlled fiber laser cutting machine designed for high-precision cutting of metal sheets up to 1 inch thick, using a 4kW laser source. It employs photon beam technology to remove material through melting and vaporization, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

Trumpf TruLaser 3030 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

This is a high-precision fiber laser cutting machine for processing sheet metal up to 1 inch thick using a 4kW laser source. It removes material through melting and vaporization using a photon beam, fitting the description of a laser-operated machine-tool.

Trumpf TruLaser 5030 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

A high-power fiber laser cutting machine designed for precision cutting of sheet metal up to 25mm thick using a 6kW laser source. It employs laser photon beam technology to remove material from metals, qualifying as a laser-operated machine-tool.

UV Laser PCB Via Drilling System

The UV Laser PCB Via Drilling System is a high-precision UV laser system that drills micro-vias in multilayer printed circuit boards for HDI applications. It is used principally for printed circuit manufacturing through photon beam processes, classifying it under 8456.11.00.

Amada ENSIS-3015 AJ Fiber Laser Cutting System

An adjustable beam fiber laser cutting system designed for cutting stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel. It uses a photon beam to remove material through vaporization, making it a machine-tool operated by other light or photon beam processes.

Amada FOL-AJ 4kW Fiber Laser Cutting Center

A CNC-controlled 4kW fiber laser cutting center designed for precision cutting of thin to medium gauge metals. It uses a photon beam process to remove material, which qualifies it under tariff item 8456.12.00 for machine-tools operated by other light or photon beam processes.

Amada FOL-AJ Series Fiber Laser Cutter

A compact fiber laser machine for thin to medium gauge metal sheets, employing a solid-state photon beam for clean cuts on carbon steel and aluminum. It is equipped with 2-6kW options and an automatic nozzle changer, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00 for other light or photon beam processes.

Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 CNC Photon Beam Cutter

A numerically controlled fiber laser system for high-speed cutting of stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel. It operates via photon beam technology, placing it under tariff item 8456.12.00 for machine-tools using other light or photon beam processes.

Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 Laser Cutter

An industrial fiber laser cutter for high-speed cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, using a focused photon beam to ablate material. It processes large sheets up to 3m x 1.5m, fitting the description of a machine-tool operated by other light or photon beam processes.

Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 Laser Cutting System

A high-speed fiber laser cutting system with 12kW power for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals using other light/photon beam technology. It supports sheet sizes up to 3m x 1.5m and includes touch-screen CNC control, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00.

Coherent ARM Fiber Laser Cutting Head System

An adjustable ring mode fiber laser head system designed for integration into CNC metal cutters, enabling high-speed cutting of reflective metals like copper. It uses photon beam technology to remove material by fusion, classifying it under tariff item 8456.12.00.

Coherent ARM Fiber Laser Metal Cutter

An adjustable ring-mode fiber laser for ultra-precise metal cutting in aerospace parts, using advanced photon beam profiles. It processes titanium and superalloys up to 20mm thick, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00 for other light or photon beam processes.

Deep UV Photolithography Etcher

A deep ultraviolet photon beam etcher used for post-exposure bake and develop processes, removing photoresist material from patterned wafers. It operates by other light or photon beam processes, making it classifiable under tariff item 8456.12.00 as a machine-tool for semiconductor manufacturing.

Durma Fiber Laser FL 3015 Ultra

A fiber laser cutting machine with a 15kW beam for high-speed metal processing in construction steel fabrication. It uses advanced photon beam control for bevel cutting, making it a machine-tool operated by other light or photon beam processes.

Excimer Laser Ablation System

An excimer-based photon beam system for photoablation of thin films in semiconductor device fabrication, removing material layer-by-layer without thermal damage. Its operation by other light or photon beam processes places it under tariff item 8456.12.00.

Excimer Laser Printed Circuit Etcher

An excimer laser etcher employing ultraviolet photon beams to selectively remove copper layers from PCB laminates during circuit patterning. It is used principally for fabricating printed circuit assemblies, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00 for other light or photon beam processes.

Fanuc ALPHi Fiber Laser 3D Metal Cutter

A 5-axis fiber laser machine for cutting complex 3D contours on metal tubes and hydroformed parts, using articulated photon beam delivery. It serves aerospace and automotive prototyping, fitting the description of a machine-tool operated by other light or photon beam processes.

Femtosecond Laser PCB Structuring Equipment

Femtosecond photon beam equipment for ultra-precise structuring of PCB surfaces, creating nanostructures for advanced data processing parts. It is principally used in semiconductor-adjacent PCB fabrication, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00 for other light or photon beam processes.

Femtosecond Pulse Photon Slicer

An ultrafast photon pulse system for cold ablation slicing of thin semiconductor films without heat-affected zones. It operates by other light or photon beam processes and is applied in flexible electronics fabrication, making it classifiable under tariff item 8456.12.00.

Hanwha Techwin FA Series Fiber Laser Cutter

A Korean-made fiber laser cutter with linear motor drives for ultra-precise metal contouring, using a photon beam to vaporize material. It is used in electronics chassis production, classifying it under tariff item 8456.12.00.

Hanwha Techwin S-Series Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

A numerically controlled S-Series fiber optic laser cutter for structural steel and high-strength alloys. It uses non-laser photon beam technology for material removal, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00 for other light or photon beam processes.

Ionic Beam Etching Tool

A tool that uses focused ionic beams, charged particle streams with photon assist, for anisotropic etching of semiconductor surfaces during device fabrication. Its operation by other light or photon beam processes places it under tariff item 8456.12.00.

IPG Photonics YLR-2000 Fiber Laser Metal Cutter

A high-brightness ytterbium fiber laser source integrated into metal cutting systems for sheets and plates, delivering 2kW power via photon beam for clean edges. It is used in job shops for custom metal parts, fitting the description of a machine-tool operated by other light or photon beam processes.

IPG Photonics YLR Fiber Laser Cutting Head System

A modular fiber laser source and cutting head combo for integration into CNC metalworking setups, using ytterbium photon beam for precise cuts. Rated 1-8kW for industrial metal fabrication, it qualifies under tariff item 8456.12.00 for other light or photon beam processes.

Laser Micro-Machining Station for PCAs

A compact station for laser micro-machining features like cavities and trenches in printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) using other light beams for 5G modules. It is solely for high-precision electronics parts, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00.

Laser PCB Drilling Machine

A precision laser machine designed to drill microvias and blind vias in printed circuit boards (PCBs) by removing material through photon beam ablation. It is used solely for PCB manufacturing to create high-density interconnects, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00.

LVD Strippit Phoenix Fiber Laser Hybrid

A hybrid punch-laser fiber system combining turret punching with a 4kW photon beam cutting for sheet metal up to 10mm. It optimizes nesting for material savings, and when the laser is declared as the primary metalworking process, it falls under tariff item 8456.12.00.

Mazak Optiplex 4020 Fiber Laser Tube Cutter

A specialized fiber laser machine for 3D cutting of metal tubes and profiles up to 8-inch diameter using a rotary axis and photon beam ablation. It is designed for structural steel and exhaust components, classifying it under tariff item 8456.12.00.

Mazak Optiplex Nexus 4020 Fiber CNC Laser

An advanced numerically controlled fiber laser with an intelligent nozzle changer for cutting carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum alloys. It removes material via photon beam erosion, placing it under tariff item 8456.12.00 for machine-tools operated by other light or photon beam processes.

Mazak Optiplex Nexus Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

An advanced fiber laser with AI-driven nozzle monitoring for cutting stainless steel, mild steel, and brass using photon beam technology. It handles large formats up to 4m x 2m with high-speed axis drives, qualifying under tariff item 8456.12.00.