ESAB AristoCut 200i CNC Plasma Cutting System from Japan
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 — 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
• 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