Lotos LTP5000D Plasma Cutter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Demonstrate pilot arc functionality vs. contact start to confirm advanced plasma technology
• Declare copper torch components separately for potential metal content drawback