Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 1000 Plasma Cutter from China
The Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 1000 is a multi-process plasma cutter for severing and cutting ferrous metals up to 1-1/4 inches thick via plasma arc technology. This machine tool removes material by generating a plasma arc to melt metal edges, classified in HTS 8456.40.10.90 for other plasma arc metalworking machines.
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
• Label equipment clearly as 'plasma arc metal cutting machine' and provide cut capacity charts distinguishing from laser or waterjet
• Obtain BIS export licenses if origin country controls plasma technology; pitfall is undervaluing high-power plasma generators
• Test for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards to prevent delays in FDA or OSHA-related inspections