For working metal

Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron-beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines: > Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes > Operated by other light or photon beam processes: > For working metal

Duty Rate (from China)

38.5%
MFN Base Rate3.5%

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Total Effective Rate38.5%

Products classified under HTS 8456.12.10

Salvatron Fiber Laser Sheet Metal Profiler

Compact fiber laser profiler for thin sheet metal up to 25mm, using galvo scanners for rapid photon beam contouring and hole drilling. Ideal for electronics enclosures and HVAC components. Falls under 8456.12.10 as other photon beam process for metal material removal.

Precitec FineCut Pro Fiber Laser Nozzle System

Precision laser cutting nozzle with gas assist for fine kerf widths in thin metal foils down to 0.1mm, using focused photon beam for micron accuracy. Used in medical device and electronics manufacturing. HTS 8456.12.10 for metal photon beam material removal machines.

Hanwha Techwin FA Series Fiber Laser Cutter

Korean-made fiber laser with linear motor drives for ultra-precise metal contouring, 6kW power for aluminum alloys. Photon beam vaporizes material in electronics chassis production. 8456.12.10 for other light beam metal machine tools.

Trumpf TruLaser 3030 Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

A high-power fiber laser cutting machine designed for precision cutting of sheet metal up to 1 inch thick using a 4kW laser beam. It employs photon beam technology to remove material by melting and vaporization, specifically optimized for metalworking applications in manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8456.12.10 as a machine tool operated by other light or photon beam processes for working metal.

Bystronic ByStar Fiber 3015 Laser Cutter

Industrial fiber laser cutter for high-speed cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals with a 12kW beam, capable of processing large sheets up to 3m x 1.5m. Uses focused photon beam to ablate material through thermal processes tailored for metal fabrication. Fits HTS 8456.12.10 for photon beam (non-laser specified) metalworking machines.

Amada ENSIS-3015 AJ Fiber Laser Cutting System

Adjustable beam fiber laser system for cutting stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel with variable mode technology for optimal thickness performance. Photon beam precisely removes metal material via vaporization in automotive and aerospace parts production. HTS 8456.12.10 applies to such other light/photon beam metalworking tools.

Mazak Optiplex 4020 Fiber Laser Tube Cutter

Specialized fiber laser machine for 3D cutting of metal tubes and profiles up to 8-inch diameter using rotary axis and photon beam ablation. Designed for structural steel and exhaust components in heavy industry. Classifies in 8456.12.10 for metalworking via other photon beam processes.

IPG Photonics YLR-2000 Fiber Laser Metal Cutter

High-brightness ytterbium fiber laser source integrated into metal cutting systems for sheets and plates, delivering 2kW power via photon beam for clean edges. Used in job shops for custom metal parts. HTS 8456.12.10 for photon beam operated machine tools working metal.

Coherent ARM Fiber Laser Cutting Head System

Adjustable ring mode fiber laser head for integration into CNC metal cutters, enabling high-speed pierce and cut on reflective metals like copper. Photon beam technology removes material by fusion. HTS 8456.12.10 designation for metalworking photon beam machines.

Raycus RFL-C2000W Industrial Fiber Laser Cutter

2kW single-module fiber laser for cost-effective metal cutting in fabrication shops, handling carbon steel up to 16mm with photon beam ablation. Focuses on high-volume production runs. Correctly classified in HTS 8456.12.10 for other light/photon beam metalworking.

Fanuc ALPHi Fiber Laser 3D Metal Cutter

5-axis fiber laser for complex 3D contours on bent metal tubes and hydroformed parts, employing articulated photon beam delivery. Serves aerospace and automotive prototyping. Classifies under 8456.12.10 for multi-axis photon beam metalworking tools.

nLight Corona HighYag Fiber Laser Cutter

High-power-density fiber laser with Corona maintenance-free optics for continuous metal cutting operations up to 10kW. Photon beam excels in thick plate stainless steel processing. HTS 8456.12.10 covers such advanced photon beam metal removal equipment.

Prima Power Platino Fiber Laser XL Cutter

Extra-large format fiber laser bed (4m x 2m) for heavy plate metal cutting up to 40mm thick using shuttle table photon beam system. For shipbuilding and heavy machinery sectors. Fits 8456.12.10 photon beam metalworking machine criteria.

LVD Strippit Phoenix Fiber Laser Hybrid

Hybrid punch-laser fiber system combining turret punching with 4kW photon beam cutting for sheet metal up to 10mm. Optimizes nesting for material savings. HTS 8456.12.10 when laser declared as primary metalworking process.

Durma Fiber Laser FL 3015 Ultra

Turkish fiber laser cutting machine with automatic nozzle changer and 15kW beam for fastest metal processing speeds in construction steel fabrication. Uses advanced photon beam control for bevel cutting. HTS 8456.12.10 classification for metal photon beam tools.