Chapter 84 · Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers · Section 16
HS Code 8456.12
Operated by other light or photon beam processes
Heading 8456: 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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8456.12
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8456.12.10 |
Operated by other light or photon beam processes > For working metal 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
3.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | No. |
| 8456.12.70 |
Operated by other light or photon beam processes > Other > Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits, printed circuit assemblies, parts of heading 8517 or parts of automatic data processing |
Free | - | 30% | No. |
| 8456.12.90 |
Operated by other light or photon beam processes > Other > Other |
2.4% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8456.12
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8456 12 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8456 12 10 | Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits, printed circuit assemblies, parts of heading 8517, or parts of automatic data processing machines | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8456 12 00 | Operated by other light or photon beam processes | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8456.12
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8456 12 00 00 | Operated by other light or photon beam processes | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8456 12 10 00 | Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits, printed circuit assemblies, parts of heading 8517, or parts of automatic data processing machines | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8456 12 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8456
The subheadings immediately before and after 8456.12 in chapter 84.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8456.12.
What is HS code 8456.12?
HS code 8456.12 covers: Operated by other light or photon beam processes. It belongs to chapter 84 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8456.12?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 3.5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8456.12?
The UK extends 8456.12 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8456120000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.