Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutter-Welder from China
A compact plasma arc system for cutting and gouging up to 1/2-inch steel plate, with electric arc technology for precision metal processing. While primarily for cutting, it qualifies under HTS 8515.80.00 when imported configured primarily as welding/gouging apparatus without full cutting specification. Used in automotive repair and metal fabrication.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Specify exact configuration (welding vs cutting emphasis) in commercial invoice to justify 8515.80 classification
• Include plasma gas certification and safety data sheets for hazardous material compliance
• Avoid declaring as 'complete cutting machine' which shifts to 8515.89