ESAB Cutmaster 80i Handheld Plasma System
A portable 80-amp plasma cutting system designed for handheld cutting of steel up to 3/4 inch, featuring an SL60QD torch. It uses plasma arc technology for material removal. This machine-tool is classified under 8456.40.00 as operated by plasma arc processes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device is considered a hand-held tool rather than a machine-tool
Hand-held tools with electric motors are classified under heading 84.67.
If the cutting process is not plasma arc
Other material removal processes are covered under different subheadings of 84.56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the system under 8456.40.00 as a plasma arc machine-tool
• Even if handheld, it is a machine-tool for material removal, not a hand tool of Chapter 82
• Ensure the torch is included in the declaration to avoid separate classification
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