HS Code 8456
Laser and Advanced Beam Machine Tools
HS code 8456 covers machine tools that remove material using laser beams, ultrasonic vibrations, plasma arcs, or water-jet cutting technology for high-precision
HS Code 8456 — Laser and Advanced Beam Machine Tools
This code identifies advanced machine tools that remove material using modern non-mechanical processes like lasers, plasma arcs, or water jets. These are typically high-precision instruments used in aerospace, automotive, and electronics manufacturing.
What's included
- CO2 laser cutting machines
- EDM (Electro-discharge) machines
- Plasma arc cutting tables
- Ultrasonic machine tools
- Water-jet cutting machines
What's excluded
- Hand-held laser marking tools → use
8467(Hand-held tools are classified by their portability under heading 8467.)
Common examples
- Fiber laser metal cutting machine
- CNC waterjet cutting table
- Wire-cut EDM machine
- Die-sinking spark erosion machine
Frequently asked questions
What if the laser machine only marks or engraves?
If the machine functions primarily through material removal, it remains in 8456. Small marking lasers may sometimes fall here or under 8466 depending on power.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 4%
- Documentation: High-precision laser machines are often subject to dual-use export controls due to potential military applications.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, Switzerland, Japan
- Top importers: United States, Vietnam, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Reserved for high-tech material removal processes that don't rely on traditional mechanical friction or bits.
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