8456.11.10

For working metal

Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron-beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines: Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes: Operated by laser

Heading: 8456 Chapter: 84 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

3.5%

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

30%

Column 1 (Special / FTA)

Free

Eligible

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The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

9903.90.08

35%

Active

Articles the product of the Russian Federation, as provided for in U.S. note 30(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 30(b) to this subchapter

Applies to origin: RU, BY

Effective from April 5, 2025

Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  2. Base rate HTS 2023

    Column 1 general rate set to 3.5%.

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