Hypertherm Powermax 105 Plasma Cutter
The Hypertherm Powermax 105 is a portable CNC plasma cutting system designed for cutting mild steel up to 1 inch thick using a plasma arc process. It employs a high-velocity plasma arc to melt and remove metal material precisely, fitting under HTS 8456.40.10.90 as a machine tool for metalworking via plasma arc, excluding flat products over 30cm wide.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If configured as a profiling machine for flat metal products over 30cm wide
Profiling machines working metal over 30cm fall under 8461.50 for numerically controlled gear cutting or plasma profiling.
If primarily a handheld plasma torch without integrated table or CNC controls
Handheld plasma arc torches are classified as welding machines in 8515, not machine tools.
If sold as a complete industrial fabrication cell with robotic integration
Machines with automatic tool changers or robotic arms for plasma cutting may shift to 8479 for unlisted industrial machinery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify machine specs confirm plasma arc process and metalworking capability under 30cm width to avoid reclassification to 8456.40.10.60
• Include detailed technical specs, user manuals, and plasma torch diagrams in documentation for CBP review
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications; common pitfall is missing plasma gas flow compliance labels
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