Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 102 Plasma Cutter from China
Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 102 is a 60A handheld plasma cutting machine for metal thicknesses up to 1 inch, using SLiC technology for stable plasma arc generation. Classified in HTS 8456.40.10.90 for other plasma arc process machine tools working metal by material removal.
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
• Provide video demonstration of plasma arc cutting vs. welding to distinguish classification
• Ensure voltage complies with US electrical standards (50/60Hz) to avoid re-import refusals
• Declare compressed air requirements in specs; pitfall is classifying as requiring special industrial gases