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Laser Module for SLS Powder Bed Fusion Printer from China

High-precision laser diode module for selective laser sintering (SLS) additive manufacturing systems, used to fuse powdered materials layer by layer. It qualifies under HTS 8485.90.90.00 as an 'other' part critical to the fusion process in powder bed machines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

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

Include FDA Class II laser safety certification and wavelength specs (e.g

1070nm for metal powders) in import docs

Declare power output and optics details to prevent reclassification as general optical instruments