ESAB AristoCut 200i CNC Plasma Cutting System from China
A high-amperage numerically controlled plasma arc system for heavy-duty metal cutting in shipbuilding and structural steel fabrication, removing material through ionized gas arc. It qualifies for HTS 8456.40.1010 as a dedicated CNC metalworking plasma machine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Submit plasma arc process diagrams and CNC controller specs to justify classification over general tools
• Document metal-specific consumables (e.g
• nozzles for steel) to affirm working metal purpose
• Avoid delays by pre-clearing with CBP on high-power units over 1000A, as they may flag for energy import rules