Lotos LTP5000D Plasma Cutter from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Demonstrate pilot arc functionality vs. contact start to confirm advanced plasma technology
• Declare copper torch components separately for potential metal content drawback