IPG YLS-3000 Fiber Laser Welder from China
3kW fiber laser welding head for automotive body-in-white assembly and heavy section welding using solid-state photon beam technology. Classified HTS 8515.80.00 as other laser welding apparatus with beam delivery optics. Provides keyhole welding up to 8mm penetration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Class 4 laser safety interlock certification mandatory
• Specify beam quality (M²) and wavelength (1070nm)
• Laser source vs delivery head packaging affects parts classification