HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8485.20 – Machines for additive manufacturing; by plastic or rubber deposit
HS code 8485.20 is the 6-digit subheading for machines for additive manufacturing, by plastic or rubber deposit. It is used for FDM 3D printers, SLA 3D printers, SLS 3D printers, DLP 3D printers and material Jetting printers.
What HS 8485.20 covers
This HS code covers machines designed for additive manufacturing (3D printing) that specifically use plastic or rubber materials to build objects layer by layer. These machines employ various technologies such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), or Material Jetting. They are widely used across diverse sectors including consumer goods, automotive, medical, education, and prototyping, offering benefits like rapid product development, custom part creation, and cost-effective small-batch production. Major importers include countries with strong consumer electronics, automotive, and medical device industries, as well as those investing heavily in education and research, such as the USA, China, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are often technology leaders in 3D printing. Key trade considerations include the types of polymers or elastomers supported (e.g., ABS, PLA, nylon, TPU), build volume, print resolution, speed, and the ecosystem of software and post-processing tools, as these factors determine the machine's suitability for specific applications.
- Covers
- FDM 3D printers
- SLA 3D printers
- SLS 3D printers
- DLP 3D printers
- Material Jetting printers
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printers
- Desktop plastic 3D printers
- Examples
- Ultimaker S series
- Formlabs Form series
- Stratasys F series
- HP Jet Fusion
- Prusa i3 MK3S+
Codes often confused with 8485.20
Common mistake. This code is specific to additive manufacturing using *plastic or rubber*, distinguishing it from metal (848510) or other material 3D printers. The type of material deposited is the key classification criterion.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848520, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848520 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.5B 70% of world exports
- 2 Germany $143M 6.8% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $114M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $238M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $142M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $95M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8485.20
Brazil does not split HS 8485.20: its NCM code is 8485.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.85 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8485.20
What is HS code 848520?
HS code 848520 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines for additive manufacturing; by plastic or rubber deposit. This HS code covers machines designed for additive manufacturing (3D printing) that specifically use plastic or rubber materials to build objects layer by layer. These machines employ various technologies such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), or Material Jetting. They are widely used across diverse sectors including consumer goods, automotive, medical, education, and prototyping, offering benefits like rapid product development, custom part creation, and cost-effective small-batch production. Major importers include countries with strong consumer electronics, automotive, and medical device industries, as well as those investing heavily in education and research, such as the USA, China, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are often technology leaders in 3D printing. Key trade considerations include the types of polymers or elastomers supported (e.g., ABS, PLA, nylon, TPU), build volume, print resolution, speed, and the ecosystem of software and post-processing tools, as these factors determine the machine's suitability for specific applications.
What products fall under HS code 848520?
FDM 3D printers, SLA 3D printers, SLS 3D printers, DLP 3D printers, Material Jetting printers, Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printers, desktop plastic 3D printers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848520?
This code is specific to additive manufacturing using *plastic or rubber*, distinguishing it from metal (848510) or other material 3D printers. The type of material deposited is the key classification criterion.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848520?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848520 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 70% of world exports), Germany ($143M) and Czechia ($114M). World exports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 848520?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848520 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($238M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($142M) and the Netherlands ($95M). World imports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 848520 structured?
HS code 848520 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (85) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848520?
In Brazil, HS code 848520 is NCM 8485.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.