IPG YLS-3000 Fiber Laser Welder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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