Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 1000 Plasma Cutter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
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
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