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U.S. imports of machine tools for material removal by other light or photon beam processes (HS 845612) totaled $720K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Machine Tools for Material Removal by Other Light or Photon Beam Processes paid $82K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $699K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machine Tools for Material Removal by Other Light or Photon Beam Processes imports of $720K in April 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $562K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBeyond conventional laser systems, a distinct category of machine tools uses other light or photon beam technologies — such as electron beam, ion beam, or specialized optical processes — to remove material with sub-micron precision, primarily in semiconductor fabrication, optics manufacturing, and advanced materials research. Italy and Germany lead US imports under this heading, with Belgium and Japan also supplying units. The US schedule mirrors the laser heading structure, distinguishing NC metalworking tools (8456121010), non-NC metalworking tools (8456121050), printed circuit manufacturing tools (8456127000), and other applications (8456129000). Classification disputes often arise when a machine uses a hybrid energy source that straddles the laser and other-photon-beam definitions.
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Heading 845611 covers tools that operate specifically by laser — coherent, monochromatic amplified light. Heading 845612 captures tools using other photon or light-based removal processes, such as electron beam or ion beam systems that do not meet the technical definition of a laser. The machine's operating principle, as described in its technical specifications and manufacturer documentation, is the determining factor. When a machine uses multiple energy sources, the primary removal mechanism governs classification.
Importers should verify current Section 301 list coverage for Chinese-origin equipment under 8456121010, 8456121050, 8456127000, and 8456129000. Tools from Italy, Germany, Belgium, and Japan — the leading suppliers — are not subject to Section 301, though standard MFN duties apply. A licensed customs broker can confirm current exclusion status and any applicable first-sale or assist valuation issues for high-value equipment.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $448K | -- | -$448K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $439K | +$439K |
| ITALY | $248K | -- | -$248K |
| SWEDEN | -- | $101K | +$101K |
| MALAYSIA | -- | $63K | +$63K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8456129000 | MCH TOOLS OPERATED BY LIGHT OR PHOTON BEAM, NESOI | $378K | 12.40% | $47K |
| 8456127000 | MCH TLS OP BY LIGHT/PHTN TO MAN PRINT CIRCUITS ETC | $248K | 10.00% | $25K |
| 8456121050 | MAC TOOL,MTL WRK,LIGHT OR PHOTON BEM,NOT NUM CONRL | $68K | 14.62% | $10K |
| 8456121010 | MACH TLS,MTL WRK, LIGHT OR PHOTON BEAM, NUM CNTRLD | $27K | 13.50% | $829 |
MCH TOOLS OPERATED BY LIGHT OR PHOTON BEAM, NESOI
MCH TLS OP BY LIGHT/PHTN TO MAN PRINT CIRCUITS ETC
MAC TOOL,MTL WRK,LIGHT OR PHOTON BEM,NOT NUM CONRL
MACH TLS,MTL WRK, LIGHT OR PHOTON BEAM, NUM CNTRLD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8456120000 | OTHER LIGHT OR PHOTON BEAM MACHINE TOOLS | $603K |
OTHER LIGHT OR PHOTON BEAM MACHINE TOOLS
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | -- | $502K | +$502K |
| Pennsylvania | $378K | -- | -$378K |
| Arizona | $248K | -- | -$248K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $378K | -- | -$378K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $330K | +$330K |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $248K | -- | -$248K |