YAG Solid-State Marking Laser from China
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.
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
• 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