YAG Solid-State Marking Laser
A neodymium-doped YAG crystal laser for engraving and marking on metals, plastics, and ceramics in industrial settings. Falls under HTS 9013.20.00.00 as a non-diode laser optical appliance for precision material processing. Excludes technical machine use per chapter exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for water-jet or similar cutting integration
Specialized fittings for machine tools including lasers go to 8466 or parent machines.
If used for optical measuring or checking
Measuring optical instruments take precedence over general lasers per chapter note.
If electrical machinery with laser as component
Other electrical machines/apparatus not optical classified in Chapter 85.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit laser medium specs (YAG crystal) to distinguish from diode lasers in 9013.80
• Comply with OSHA laser safety standards; include interlock system certifications
• Avoid bulk import misclassification by detailing standalone optical appliance status
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Fiber Laser Welding System
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Helium-Neon Alignment Laser
A low-power HeNe gas laser used for optical alignment in laboratories and manufacturing setups. Classified in HTS 9013.20.00.00 as a non-diode laser, not for technical machine exclusion or measuring per notes. Provides visible red beam for precise positioning.
Excimer UV Laser Printer
An excimer gas laser system for ultraviolet micromachining and photo-mask production in semiconductor fabs. HTS 9013.20.00.00 covers this non-diode laser as an optical appliance, excluded from semiconductor apparatus in 8486. Emits short-wavelength UV for ablation.
Nd:YVO4 Q-Switched Laser
A quasi-CW Nd:YVO4 vanadate crystal laser with Q-switching for pulsed high-peak-power applications in micromachining. Under HTS 9013.20.00.00 as solid-state non-diode laser optical instrument. Used for drilling, scribing in electronics production.
Argon-Ion Plasma Laser
A continuous-wave argon-ion gas laser producing blue-green light for scientific research and holography. HTS 9013.20.00.00 for non-diode lasers not excluded by chapter notes. High coherence beam for interferometry applications.