Waterjet Cutting System
The Waterjet Cutting System propels high-pressure water mixed with garnet abrasive to erode and cut through hard materials like stone, metal, and composites without heat distortion. It is classified under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a water-jet cutting machine, which is explicitly included in the heading.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the system under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a water-jet cutting machine, specifying the abrasive and pressure capabilities
• Ensure the high-pressure pump meets Canadian safety regulations
• Provide the CBSA with the machine's technical datasheet, including pump horsepower and cutting envelope
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Amada ENSIS-3015 AJ Fiber Laser Cutter
The Amada ENSIS-3015 AJ Fiber Laser Cutter is a machine tool that uses a high-powered fiber laser (photon beam) to cut, trim, and remove material from metal sheets and plates. It falls under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a machine-tool operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes, specifically for working metal by removal of material.
Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 Laser Cutting System
The Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 Laser Cutting System is a high-speed fiber laser machine tool that cuts stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel sheets via photon beam ablation. It is classified under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a machine-tool operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes for material removal.
CNC Laser Cutting Machine
The CNC Laser Cutting Machine is a computer numerically controlled machine that uses a high-powered laser beam to cut precise shapes from metal sheets and other materials by vaporizing or melting the material. It falls under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a machine-tool operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes.
Coherent ARM Ultra-High Power Fiber Laser Cutter
The Coherent ARM Ultra-High Power Fiber Laser Cutter is an industrial machine tool that uses a high-brightness fiber laser (photon beam) to cut thick metal plates up to 50mm, primarily for shipbuilding and heavy machinery. It falls under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a machine-tool operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes for material removal.
Electrochemical Grinding Machine
The Electrochemical Grinding Machine (ECG) combines electrolytic material removal with mechanical grinding to achieve burr-free surfaces on difficult-to-cut alloys like titanium and hastelloy. It is classified under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a machine-tool operated by electro-chemical processes for material removal.
Electron Beam Micro-Drilling Machine
The Electron Beam Micro-Drilling Machine focuses a high-velocity beam of electrons to vaporize microscopic holes in hard materials like turbine blades for aerospace applications. It is classified under tariff item 8456.90.00 as a machine-tool operated by electron beam processes for material removal.