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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Demonstrate pilot arc functionality vs. contact start to confirm advanced plasma technology
• Declare copper torch components separately for potential metal content drawback