Product classification
HS code for 3D printer: 8485.80
Machines for additive manufacturing, by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits.
Classification of 3D printer under HS 8485.80
HS code 848580 is designated for machines used in additive manufacturing (3D printers) that operate by depositing materials *other than* metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics, or glass. This specific classification serves as a residual category within heading 8485, which broadly covers additive manufacturing machines. It is crucial to understand that this code does not apply to the most common types of 3D printers, such as those using plastic filaments (FDM) or resins (SLA), or metal powders (SLM). Instead, 848580 is reserved for highly specialized additive manufacturing systems that utilize unconventional materials or processes not explicitly covered by the more specific subheadings.
- Covers
- 3D printers utilizing sand for mold creation (e.g., binder jetting with sand)
- Bioprinters that deposit biological cells and biomaterials
- Food 3D printers that use edible pastes or powders
- Printers employing specialized composite materials not predominantly classified as plastic or metal
- Additive manufacturing machines using chemical deposition or other unique material systems
- Also under 8485.80
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 848520, which is for "Machines for additive manufacturing; by plastic or rubber deposits." The vast majority of consumer and industrial 3D printers, including FDM, SLA, and DLP technologies, fall under 848520 because they primarily use plastic or resin. Similarly, metal 3D printers (e.g., SLM, DMLS) are classified under 848510, and printers using plaster, cement, ceramics, or glass are under 848530. Misclassifying a common plastic 3D printer under 848580 would be incorrect, as 848580 is specifically for "other than" these common materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848580 (the code used for 3D printer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848580 (the code used for 3D printer) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 848580, not only 3D printer.
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 3D printer
Brazil classifies 3D printer under NCM 8485.80.00: HS 8485.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about 3D printer
What is the HS code for 3D printer?
The HS code for 3D printer is 848580 (Machines for additive manufacturing; by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits). The HS code for a 3D printer depends on the material it uses. HS code 848580 is specifically for additive manufacturing machines that deposit materials *other than* metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics, or glass. Most common 3D printers using plastic are classified under 848520, while metal printers are under 848510.
How do I classify 3D printer for customs?
3D printer is classified under HS code 848580 — Machines for additive manufacturing; by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does the material used by a 3D printer affect its HS classification?
The material used is the primary determinant for classifying additive manufacturing machines under HS heading 8485. Specific subheadings are dedicated to machines using metal (848510), plastic or rubber (848520), and plaster, cement, ceramics, or glass (848530). HS code 848580 serves as a residual category for printers utilizing any other types of materials not explicitly mentioned in the more specific subheadings.
Which countries are the top exporters of 3D printer (HS 848580)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848580 (the code used for 3D printer) 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 3D printer (HS 848580)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848580 (the code used for 3D printer) 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.
Is the HS code for 3D printer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848580 for 3D printer is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for 3D printer in Brazil?
In Brazil, 3D printer (HS 848580) is classified under NCM 8485.80.00.