Salient SPL-4000 UV Laser Micromachining Station from Mexico
UV nanosecond laser for micromachining ceramics, polymers, and thin films with sub-micron precision via photon-induced ablation. Under HTS 8456.11.90.00 for specialized 'other' laser tools removing material by light beam in R&D and electronics fab.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide ablation rate data and material compatibility lists to justify non-wafer classification
• Classify software-embedded controls correctly; embedded PLCs stay with machine, not 8471