Plasma Arc Cutting Torch System
The Plasma Arc Cutting Torch System generates a plasma arc through an electric circuit to melt and expel molten metal from steel plates for oxyfuel-free cutting. It is classified under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a machine-tool operated by plasma arc processes for material removal.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the system is a hand-held torch not part of a machine-tool
Hand-held plasma torches may be classified under heading 8468 as gas-operated machinery, but if it's a machine-tool, 8456.90.00 applies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the system under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a plasma arc machine-tool, specifying the cutting capacity and power source
• Ensure the system meets Canadian electrical safety standards
• Provide the CBSA with the torch's specifications and any gas requirements for classification
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