Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52 Plasma Cutter

The Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52 delivers 50 amps of plasma cutting power for severing materials up to 1/2 inch thick using 1Torch technology. Falls under HTS 8456.40.90.00 for plasma arc material removal machines excluding numerically controlled variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.2%+35.0%37.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇨🇦Canada2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇩🇪Germany2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇯🇵Japan2.2%+10.0%12.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8515.90.20.00Lower: 36.6% vs 37.2%

If parts and accessories only shipment

Separate torches, leads, and consumables classify as parts of welding machines rather than complete machine tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document maximum pierce and severance capacities to distinguish from lower-powered welding equipment

• Include air compressor integration specs if applicable for complete system classification

• Label as 'plasma arc cutting machine' not 'plasma torch' to maintain Chapter 84 status

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