Product classification

HS code for Additive manufacturing machine: 8485.80

Machines for additive manufacturing, by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits.

Classification of additive manufacturing machine under HS 8485.80

Additive manufacturing machines, commonly known as 3D printers, are classified under HS code 8485.80 when they utilize materials other than metal, plastics, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics, or glass. This heading was introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature update to provide a dedicated location for these advanced technologies, which were previously classified based on the material they processed or as general machinery. Heading 8485 is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. The subheading 8485.80 serves as a residual category for machines that deposit materials such as wax, food products, or biological tissues. Classification follows GRI 1, as the heading text explicitly mentions machines for additive manufacturing. The shift to heading 8485 reflects the global effort to standardize the classification of 3D printing technology regardless of the specific mechanical method used for layer-by-layer deposition.

Covers
  • 3D printers for food products
  • Bio-printers for tissue engineering
  • Wax-based additive manufacturing machines
  • Composite material 3D printers (non-plastic/metal)
  • Multi-material additive manufacturing 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. Before the 2022 update, these machines were often classified under 8477.80 (machinery for working plastics) or 8463.90 (machinery for working metal). Even now, confusion persists between 8485.10 (metal), 8485.20 (plastics/rubber), and 8485.30 (ceramics/glass). If a machine is designed to print multiple materials or materials not listed in the first three subheadings, it must be classified under 8485.80. Additionally, 3D printers are sometimes incorrectly classified as office printers under 8443.32, which is incorrect as 8443 is for 2D printing on paper.

8477.80Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter8463.90Machine-tools; for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, n.e.c. in heading no. 84638485.10Machines for additive manufacturing; by metal deposit8485.20Machines for additive manufacturing; by plastic or rubber deposit8485.30Machines for additive manufacturing; by plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposit8443.32Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network84.43Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS 848580 (the code used for additive manufacturing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848580 (the code used for additive manufacturing machine) 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 additive manufacturing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $43M
  2. 2 Germany $29M
  3. 3 United States $20M

World total: $120M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $22M
  2. 2 Japan $14M
  3. 3 India $11M

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 additive manufacturing machine

Brazil classifies additive manufacturing machine 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 additive manufacturing machine

What is the HS code for Additive manufacturing machine?

The HS code for Additive manufacturing machine is 848580 (Machines for additive manufacturing; by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits). The HS code for additive manufacturing machines using materials other than metal, plastic, or ceramics is 8485.80.

How do I classify Additive manufacturing machine for customs?

Additive manufacturing machine 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.

Does this code cover 3D printers for home use?

Yes, if the home 3D printer uses materials not specified in 8485.10 through 8485.30, it falls under 8485.80, regardless of its size or intended user.

Which countries are the top exporters of additive manufacturing machine (HS 848580)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848580 (the code used for additive manufacturing machine) 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 additive manufacturing machine (HS 848580)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 848580 (the code used for additive manufacturing machine) 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 Additive manufacturing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 848580 for Additive manufacturing machine 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 additive manufacturing machine in Brazil?

In Brazil, additive manufacturing machine (HS 848580) is classified under NCM 8485.80.00.