Product classification
HS code for Rubber 3D printer: 8485.20
Machines for additive manufacturing, by plastic or rubber deposit.
Classification of rubber 3D printer under HS 8485.20
The classification of a rubber 3D printer under HS code 8485.20 is a result of the 2022 updates to the Harmonized System nomenclature, which introduced heading 8485 to specifically address additive manufacturing. Prior to this, 3D printers were often classified based on their material-working properties (e.g., Chapter 8477 for plastics/rubber). However, 8485.20 now specifically covers machines for additive manufacturing by plastics or rubber deposit. This classification applies to machines that build 3D objects by depositing successive layers of material, where the material used is either a rubber compound or a plastic polymer that exhibits rubber-like properties (such as TPU). The classification is determined by the technology (additive manufacturing) and the material type (rubber/plastic), following the specific language of the subheading.
- Covers
- Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printers using flexible rubber filaments
- Stereolithography (SLA) printers using flexible rubber-like resins
- Industrial rubber extrusion 3D printers
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) machines using rubber powders
- Multi-jet printers designed for elastomeric materials
- Also under 8485.20
- Ultimaker S series
- Formlabs Form series
- Stratasys F series
- HP Jet Fusion
- Prusa i3 MK3S+
Codes often confused with 8485.20
Common mistake. Before the 2022 HS update, these machines were frequently classified under 8477.59 (other machinery for working rubber or plastics). Using this code now is incorrect as 8485.20 provides a more specific description. Another error is misclassifying them under 8485.10, which is strictly for metal-based additive manufacturing, or 8485.30, which is for plaster, cement, or ceramics. Importers must ensure the material capability of the printer matches the subheading description.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848520 (the code used for rubber 3D printer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848520 (the code used for rubber 3D printer) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 848520, not only rubber 3D printer.
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 rubber 3D printer
Brazil classifies rubber 3D printer under NCM 8485.20.00: HS 8485.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rubber 3D printer
What is the HS code for Rubber 3D printer?
The HS code for Rubber 3D printer is 848520 (Machines for additive manufacturing; by plastic or rubber deposit). The HS code for a rubber 3D printer is 8485.20, which covers additive manufacturing machines that function by depositing plastic or rubber materials.
How do I classify Rubber 3D printer for customs?
Rubber 3D printer is classified under HS code 848520 — Machines for additive manufacturing; by plastic or rubber deposit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to resin-based 3D printers?
Yes, if the resin used is a polymer that falls under the definition of plastics or synthetic rubber, the machine is classified under 8485.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber 3D printer (HS 848520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848520 (the code used for rubber 3D printer) 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 rubber 3D printer (HS 848520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848520 (the code used for rubber 3D printer) 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.
Is the HS code for Rubber 3D printer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848520 for Rubber 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 rubber 3D printer in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber 3D printer (HS 848520) is classified under NCM 8485.20.00.