Laser Safety Shutter Assembly from China

Electromechanical shutter that blocks laser beams during interlocks, featuring fast-response galvo mirrors for industrial CO2 lasers. Classified HTS 9013.90.80.00 as safety accessory for laser appliances. Prevents accidental exposure in high-power systems.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.5%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include ANSI Z136 laser safety standard compliance docs to support classification

Declare response time specs (<1ms) proving industrial laser suitability

Avoid describing as 'general optical shutter' in paperwork