Product classification
HS code for Industrial 3D printer: 8485.10
Machines for additive manufacturing, by metal deposit.
Classification of industrial 3D printer under HS 8485.10
The classification of industrial 3D printers underwent a significant change with the 2022 HS nomenclature update. Previously, these machines were often classified under 8477 (for plastics) or 8479 (as machines with individual functions). However, heading 8485 was created specifically to harmonize the classification of additive manufacturing machines. Subheading 8485.10 is reserved for machines that perform additive manufacturing by metal deposit. This includes various technologies such as powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, and binder jetting, provided the end result is a metal part. The classification is driven by the additive nature of the process—building parts layer by layer—rather than subtractive methods like milling or turning. Industrial versions are distinguished by their build volume, precision, and ability to handle reactive metal powders. This specific code ensures that metal-based 3D printing technology is tracked separately from plastic or ceramic-based systems, reflecting the growing importance of metal additive manufacturing in aerospace and medical sectors.
- Covers
- Selective Laser Melting (SLM) machines
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) machines
- Electron Beam Melting (EBM) machines
- Metal Binder Jetting systems
- Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) industrial systems
- Also under 8485.10
- EOS M series
- SLM Solutions SLM series
- GE Additive Arcam EBM
- Velo3D Sapphire
- Desktop Metal Studio System
Codes often confused with 8485.10
Common mistake. Industrial 3D printers for metal are often misclassified under 8485.20, which is specifically for plastic or rubber deposit. They may also be incorrectly placed in 8456 (machine tools for removal of material by laser) or 8463 (other machine tools for working metal). However, heading 8485 is now the mandatory heading for all additive manufacturing machines regardless of the technology used, with 8485.10 being the specific code for metal.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848510 (the code used for industrial 3D printer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848510 (the code used for industrial 3D printer) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% 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 848510, not only industrial 3D printer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $316M 61% of world exports
- 2 China $76M 15% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $28M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $514M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $178M 38% of world imports
- 2 Germany $38M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Japan $19M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $469M 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 industrial 3D printer
Brazil classifies industrial 3D printer under NCM 8485.10.00: HS 8485.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial 3D printer
What is the HS code for Industrial 3D printer?
The HS code for Industrial 3D printer is 848510 (Machines for additive manufacturing; by metal deposit).
How do I classify Industrial 3D printer for customs?
Industrial 3D printer is classified under HS code 848510 — Machines for additive manufacturing; by metal deposit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a metal 3D printer?
The correct HS code for an industrial 3D printer that deposits metal is 8485.10.
What if the printer can use both metal and plastic?
According to GRI 3(b), the machine should be classified based on its principal function or the material it is primarily designed to process. Most industrial machines are specialized for one or the other.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial 3D printer (HS 848510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848510 (the code used for industrial 3D printer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($316M, 61% of world exports), China ($76M) and the United Kingdom ($28M). World exports came to about $514M, 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 industrial 3D printer (HS 848510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848510 (the code used for industrial 3D printer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($178M, 38% of world imports), Germany ($38M) and Japan ($19M). World imports came to about $469M, 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 Industrial 3D printer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848510 for Industrial 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 industrial 3D printer in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial 3D printer (HS 848510) is classified under NCM 8485.10.00.