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Coherent ARM Laser Marking and Cutting Platform from Japan

Adjustable ring-mode fiber laser for both marking and fine cutting of metals/polymers using variable photon beam profiles. HTS 8456.11.90.00 includes such versatile 'other' laser systems for material removal processes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Dual-function machines classify by principal use; provide sales data showing cutting dominance

• Comply with ITAR/EAR if optics export-controlled; declare laser class accurately

• Avoid declaring as 'marking machine only' to prevent shift to 8443 printing machinery