HS Code for Plasma cutting machine

Plasma cutting machines are classified under HS code 845640. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8456 covers machine tools for working any material by removal of material, operated by various advanced processes. Subheading 845640 is dedicated to those machines operated by plasma arc processes. These machines use an accelerated jet of hot plasma to cut through electrically conductive materials. The classification depends on the primary function of the machine being the removal of material to create a specific shape or cut, rather than joining materials together. For a machine to be classified here, it must be a machine tool designed to shape or cut workpieces. If the machine is primarily designed for welding (joining) rather than cutting (removal), it would fall under a different chapter entirely, making the functional intent of the equipment the deciding factor for customs officials.

Products Included

• CNC plasma cutting tables
• Handheld plasma arc cutters
• Industrial plasma cutting systems
• Plasma arc machine tools
• Automated plasma cutting units

Common Misclassification

Plasma cutters are frequently misclassified under HS code 851531 or 851539, which are for electric arc welding machines. While both use an arc, 845640 is for material removal (cutting) while 8515 is for joining (welding). Another confusion arises with laser cutting machines (845611) or water-jet cutting machines (845650), which use different technologies for the same purpose of material removal.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Plasma cutting machine?

The HS code for machine tools operated by plasma arc processes is 845640.

Does this code include handheld plasma torches?

Yes, handheld plasma arc cutting units are classified under 845640 if their primary function is material removal.