Trumpf TruLaser 5030 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine from Japan
A high-power fiber laser cutting machine designed specifically 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 like steel, aluminum, and stainless steel by melting and vaporizing. Classified under HTS 8456.11.10 as a machine tool operated by laser for working metal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm laser operation primarily for metal working to avoid reclassification to general material provisions
• Include detailed technical datasheets and end-use statements in documentation to prove metal-specific application
• Check for dual-use features; if capable of significant non-metal work, it may face higher scrutiny or different rates