HS Code 8485
Additive Manufacturing Machines (3D Printers)
HS code 8485 covers machines for additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printers, used to create objects from digital designs through layer-by-layer depos
HS Code 8485 — Additive Manufacturing Machines (3D Printers)
This is a modern HS code for 3D printers and machines that create objects by adding material layer-by-layer. This includes machines that print using plastics, metals, ceramics, or plaster, whether for industrial prototypes or finished goods.
What's included
- Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) printers
- Stereolithography (SLA) machines
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) systems
- Metal 3D printers
- Large-scale construction 3D printers
What's excluded
- Printing filaments (plastic) → use
3916(Filaments/materials are classified by their substance, not with the machine.)
Common examples
- Industrial metal 3D printer
- Desktop FDM plastic printer
- Resin-based SLA 3D printer
- 3D concrete printing robot
Frequently asked questions
Wasn't this under 8477 before?
Yes, prior to the 2022 HS update, 3D printers were often classified under 8477 (plastic) or 8463 (metal), but they now have a dedicated home in 8485.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: High-end industrial machines capable of printing specific metal alloys may require export licenses due to potential aerospace/defense use.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: China, United States, Germany, Netherlands
- Top importers: United States, China, Germany, Japan
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Key takeaway
A dedicated heading introduced in HS 2022 to unify the classification of all 3D printing technologies.
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