HS Code for Industrial laser

Industrial lasers are classified under HS code 9013.20. This code falls under Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9013 includes liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings, as well as lasers. Subheading 9013.20 specifically identifies lasers other than laser diodes. This classification is intended for the laser source itself—the device that produces or amplifies electromagnetic radiation by the process of stimulated emission. It is important to note that this code applies to the laser unit as a standalone component or a general-purpose tool. If the laser is integrated into a specific machine tool for a dedicated purpose (like cutting metal), the classification may shift to the machinery chapter, but the laser source as an individual optical unit remains here.

Products Included

• Gas lasers (e.g., Carbon Dioxide or Helium-Neon)
• Solid-state lasers (e.g., Nd:YAG lasers)
• Liquid or dye lasers
• Fiber lasers (when imported as a standalone source)
• Chemical lasers for industrial research
• Excimer lasers for industrial processing

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is with 8541.41, which is the specific code for laser diodes. Another major area of confusion is heading 8456, which covers machine tools for working any material by removal of material by laser (e.g., laser cutters). If the product is a complete machine tool, it belongs in 8456.11; if it is just the laser-generating unit, it belongs in 9013.20. Additionally, medical lasers are classified under 9018.19 or 9018.90 depending on their specific surgical or diagnostic application.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Industrial laser?

The HS code for industrial lasers (excluding laser diodes) is 9013.20.

Is a laser cutting machine classified under 9013.20?

No, a complete laser cutting machine is classified under HS code 8456.11. Code 9013.20 is for the laser source or the laser device itself, not the entire machine tool.