Potential Duties and Taxes for Importing Laser Equipment from China
The table below lists the potential duties and other taxes that may be incurred when importing laser equipment from China, broken down by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Australia.
United States
| Product Category | Import Duty Rate | Additional Tariff | Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) | Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Sources | 0.0% | 25.0% | 0.125% | See explanation below |
| Cutting Heads | 0.0% | 25.0% | 0.125% | See explanation below |
| Laser Cutting/Welding/Cleaning/Marking Machines | 0.0% | 25.0% | 0.125% | See explanation below |
| CNC Controller | 2.7% | 25.0% | 0.125% | See explanation below |
| Water Chiller | 0.0% | 25.0% | 0.125% | See explanation below |
| Air Compressor | 3.7% | 25.0% | 0.125% | See explanation below |
| Dust Collector | 2.6% | 25.0% | 0.125% | See explanation below |
| Voltage Stabilizer | 2.5% | 25.0% | 0.125% | See explanation below |
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) explanation:
- COST <= 800:MPF=2.14
- 800<COST<=2500:MPF=$1.05
- COST > 2500:MPF=0.3464508.70
Canada
Product Category | Import Duty (MFN) | Import Duty (General) | Goods and Services Tax (GST) | Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) | Provincial Sales Tax (PST) | Anti-Dumping Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laser Sources | 0.0% | 35.0% | 5.0% | See explanation below | See explanation below | – |
Cutting Heads | 0.0% | 35.0% | 5.0% | See explanation below | See explanation below | – |
Laser Cutting Machines, etc. | 0.0% | 35.0% | 5.0% | See explanation below | See explanation below | – |
CNC Controller | 0.0% | 35.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | – |
Water Chiller | 0.0% | 35.0% | 5.0% | See explanation below | See explanation below | 37.0% |
Air Compressor | 0.0% | 35.0% | 5.0% | See explanation below | See explanation below | – |
HST and PST explanation:
- HST: NB, NF, NS, PE 15.0%; ON 13.0%
- PST: BC, MB 7.0%; QC 9.975%; SK 6.0%
- GST 5.0% applies to all provinces, but 0.0% for CNC Controller
Australia
| Product Name | Import Duty (FTA) | Import Duty (General) | Goods and Services Tax (GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Cutting/Welding/Cleaning/Marking Machines | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| Laser Cutting Heads | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| Laser Sources | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| CNC Controller | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| Water Chiller | 0.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Air Compressor | 0.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Dust Collector | 0.0% | 0.0% | N/A |
| Voltage Stabilizer | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| Servo Motor | 0.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% |
The tables above are for reference only. Actual duties and taxes are subject to customs determination.
We recommend that customers consult with local customs or tax experts for the most accurate duty rates when importing.
We can also provide assistance in helping customers apply for preferential duty rates under free trade agreements and more.