Laser Safety Shutter Assembly from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(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