HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8485.80 – Machines for additive manufacturing; by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits
HS code 8485.80 is the 6-digit subheading for machines for additive manufacturing, by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits. It is used for sand 3D printers (for molds), composite 3D printers, bioprinters, food 3D printers and multi-material 3D printers (non-specified).
What HS 8485.80 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for additive manufacturing machines (3D printers) that use materials *other than* the specifically enumerated metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics, or glass. This includes a diverse range of emerging and specialized 3D printing technologies that might utilize materials like sand (for casting molds), composites (e.g., carbon fiber reinforced polymers), biological materials (bioprinters), food-grade materials, or even wood-based filaments. These machines cater to highly specialized niches, from foundry applications and advanced composite manufacturing to biomedical research and culinary innovation. Major importers are often research institutions, specialized industrial manufacturers, and countries investing in cutting-edge technologies, such as the USA, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Exporters are typically innovative companies pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing. Key trade considerations involve the unique material handling capabilities, precision, scalability, and the specific application areas these machines address, as they often represent bespoke or highly specialized solutions for niche markets.
- Covers
- Sand 3D printers (for molds)
- Composite 3D printers
- Bioprinters
- Food 3D printers
- Multi-material 3D printers (non-specified)
- Wood filament 3D printers
- Wax 3D printers
- Examples
- ExOne S-Max (sand 3D printer)
- Markforged X7 (composite 3D printer)
- CELLINK Bio X (bioprinter)
- byFlow Focus (food 3D printer)
- Stratasys J750 Digital Anatomy Printer (multi-material)
Codes often confused with 8485.80
Common mistake. This code acts as a catch-all for additive manufacturing machines not covered by the specific material categories (848510, 848520, 848530), ensuring all 3D printers are classified. It's for 'other' materials not explicitly listed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848580, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848580 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 $43M 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $29M 24% of world exports
- 3 United States $20M 17% of world exports
World total: $120M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $22M 18% of world imports
- 2 Japan $14M 11% of world imports
- 3 India $11M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $122M 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 8485.80
Brazil does not split HS 8485.80: its NCM code is 8485.80.00.
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 8485.80
What is HS code 848580?
HS code 848580 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines for additive manufacturing; by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits. This HS code serves as a residual category for additive manufacturing machines (3D printers) that use materials *other than* the specifically enumerated metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics, or glass. This includes a diverse range of emerging and specialized 3D printing technologies that might utilize materials like sand (for casting molds), composites (e.g., carbon fiber reinforced polymers), biological materials (bioprinters), food-grade materials, or even wood-based filaments. These machines cater to highly specialized niches, from foundry applications and advanced composite manufacturing to biomedical research and culinary innovation. Major importers are often research institutions, specialized industrial manufacturers, and countries investing in cutting-edge technologies, such as the USA, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Exporters are typically innovative companies pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing. Key trade considerations involve the unique material handling capabilities, precision, scalability, and the specific application areas these machines address, as they often represent bespoke or highly specialized solutions for niche markets.
What products fall under HS code 848580?
Sand 3D printers (for molds), composite 3D printers, bioprinters, food 3D printers, multi-material 3D printers (non-specified), wood filament 3D printers, wax 3D printers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848580?
This code acts as a catch-all for additive manufacturing machines not covered by the specific material categories (848510, 848520, 848530), ensuring all 3D printers are classified. It's for 'other' materials not explicitly listed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848580?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848580 in UN Comtrade data were China ($43M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($29M) and the United States ($20M). World exports came to about $120M, 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 848580?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848580 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($22M, 18% of world imports), Japan ($14M) and India ($11M). World imports came to about $122M, 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 848580 structured?
HS code 848580 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848580?
In Brazil, HS code 848580 is NCM 8485.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.