845690 — Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electrodischarge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines: Other
- Covers:
- Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 845611 (Operated by laser or other light or photon beam…); 845612 (Operated by laser or other light or photon beam…); 845620 (Operated by ultrasonic processes); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 2.2%–3.5% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electrodischarge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines : Other
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What 845690 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electrodischarge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 8456 (machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electrodischarge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 845611 Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes — Operated by laser
- 845612 Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes — Operated by other light or photon beam processes
- 845620 Operated by ultrasonic processes
- 845630 Operated by electrodischarge processes
- 845640 Operated by plasma arc processes
- 845650 Water-jet cutting machines
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 8456 Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electrodischarge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
2.2%–3.5%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 845690
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Common questions
- What is HS code 845690?
- Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electrodischarge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines : Other
- What duty rates apply to 845690?
- Listed US duty: 2.2%–3.5% (US general rate, HTS 2026).
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