Hypertherm Powermax 105 Plasma Cutter from China
The Hypertherm Powermax 105 is a handheld plasma arc cutting system capable of cutting up to 1-1/4 inch thick steel plates with high precision using a plasma arc process. It falls under HTS 8456.40.90.00 as it is a machine tool operated by plasma arc process for material removal by melting and blowing away metal, classified as 'other' non-CNC plasma cutters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Verify CE marking and compliance with electrical safety standards like UL or CSA for North American imports
• Include detailed technical specs and plasma torch configuration in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as welding equipment
• Check for high-voltage component declarations to comply with hazmat shipping regulations