Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52 Plasma Cutter from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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