Lotos LTP5000D Plasma Cutter from China
Lotos LTP5000D is a 50A non-touch pilot arc plasma torch system for cutting conductive metals up to 1/2 inch clean cut using plasma arc erosion. It falls under HTS 8456.40.10.90 as other machine tools operated by plasma arc process for working metal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Demonstrate pilot arc functionality vs. contact start to confirm advanced plasma technology
• Declare copper torch components separately for potential metal content drawback