Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 1000 Plasma Cutter from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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