Lotos LTP5000D Plasma Cutter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Demonstrate pilot arc functionality vs. contact start to confirm advanced plasma technology
• Declare copper torch components separately for potential metal content drawback