Chapter 8485 — Customs Tariff Headings

Desktop Metal Production System P-1

The Desktop Metal Production System P-1 is an industrial additive manufacturing machine that uses binder jetting technology. It deposits layers of metal powder bound by a liquid adhesive, which are then sintered to produce dense metal parts. This process of depositing metal material layer-by-layer qualifies it under tariff item 8485.10.00 for machines for additive manufacturing by metal deposit.

EOS M 290 Metal 3D Printer

The EOS M 290 is an industrial metal 3D printer that uses selective laser melting (SLM) to fuse metal powder layers. It deposits fine metal powder and selectively melts it with a laser to build parts layer-by-layer. This metal deposition process for additive manufacturing falls under tariff item 8485.10.00.

GE Additive X Line 2000R Metal 3D Printer

The GE Additive X Line 2000R is a large-scale metal 3D printer that uses laser powder bed fusion to deposit and selectively melt metal powders such as nickel alloys. It is designed for producing large turbine components and other industrial parts. This metal deposit additive manufacturing process places it under tariff item 8485.10.00.

Markforged Metal X Industrial Metal 3D Printer

The Markforged Metal X is an industrial metal 3D printer that uses bound metal deposition (BMD) technology. It extrudes metal powder bound in a polymer filament layer-by-layer, followed by sintering to produce metal parts. While it uses a hybrid process, its primary function of depositing metal material qualifies it under tariff item 8485.10.00.

Renishaw RenAM 500Q Metal Additive Manufacturing Machine

The Renishaw RenAM 500Q is a quad-laser metal powder bed fusion system that deposits metal powder layers and melts them precisely with four lasers. It is designed for high-precision components in aerospace and other demanding applications. This metal deposition process for additive manufacturing falls under tariff item 8485.10.00.

SLM 280 Selective Laser Melting System

The SLM 280 is a selective laser melting system that deposits fine metal powders such as titanium or aluminum and fuses them layer-by-layer to create high-density metal parts. It is used for industrial additive manufacturing applications. This metal deposit process places it under tariff item 8485.10.00.

Trumpf TruPrint 5000 Metal Laser Melting Machine

The Trumpf TruPrint 5000 is a metal laser melting machine that deposits thin layers of metal powder and fuses them with high-power fiber lasers. It is used for producing dental and medical implants. As a dedicated metal deposit additive manufacturing system, it is classified under tariff item 8485.10.00.

Velo3D Sapphire Metal AM Printer

The Velo3D Sapphire is a metal additive manufacturing printer that uses laser powder bed fusion with intelligent fusion technology. It deposits recoated metal powder layers to produce support-free metal parts with high precision. This metal deposit process qualifies it under tariff item 8485.10.00.

Anycubic Vyper FDM 3D Printer

> The Anycubic Vyper is a fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printer that deposits molten plastic or rubber-like filaments, such as TPU, layer by layer through a heated nozzle. It is designed for additive manufacturing of parts from plastics or rubber, which aligns with tariff item 8485.20.00. The machine's direct drive extrusion system ensures precise deposition of flexible materials, making it suitable for producing custom components.

Creality Ender 3 Pro FDM Printer

> The Creality Ender 3 Pro is an FDM 3D printer that deposits ABS or PLA plastic filament through a heated nozzle to build prototypes and parts layer by layer. It operates by melting and extruding thermoplastic material, which qualifies as additive manufacturing by plastics deposit. This printer is widely used for hobbyist and professional applications.

Formlabs Form 3L Large Format SLA Printer

> The Formlabs Form 3L uses stereolithography (SLA) to cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer with a laser, building plastic parts. Although it uses a different process than FDM, it still deposits plastic material in an additive manner, falling under tariff item 8485.20.00. This printer is designed for large-format, high-precision prototyping.

LulzBot TAZ Workhorse Industrial 3D Printer

> The LulzBot TAZ Workhorse is an industrial FDM 3D printer that deposits plastic filaments such as polycarbonate for rugged manufacturing applications. It uses an open-source design and is capable of printing with a variety of thermoplastic materials. The machine qualifies under tariff item 8485.20.00 as an additive manufacturing machine by plastics deposit.

MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber Printer

> The MakerBot METHOD X is an enclosed FDM 3D printer that deposits carbon fiber nylon composites for precision engineering prototypes. It uses plastic-based filaments, making it an additive manufacturing machine by plastics deposit. The printer is designed for industrial use with advanced features like a heated chamber and dual extrusion.

Markforged Onyx Pro Industrial FDM Printer

> The Markforged Onyx Pro is an industrial FDM printer that deposits continuous carbon fiber reinforced nylon (a plastic) filament to create strong parts. The process involves melting and extruding plastic-based material, which qualifies as additive manufacturing by plastics deposit. This machine is designed for producing high-strength components.

Prusa i3 MK3S+ Fused Filament Printer

> The Prusa i3 MK3S+ is a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer that deposits layers of plastic filament, such as PETG, for high-precision prints. It is a popular open-source printer known for its reliability and print quality. The machine falls under tariff item 8485.20.00 as an additive manufacturing machine by plastics deposit.

Raise3D Pro3 Plus Dual Extruder Printer

> The Raise3D Pro3 Plus is a dual extruder 3D printer that deposits two plastic materials simultaneously for complex multi-material parts. It uses FDM technology to melt and extrude thermoplastics, making it an additive manufacturing machine by plastics deposit. The printer is designed for professional and industrial applications.

Stratasys F370 Industrial FDM System

> The Stratasys F370 is an industrial FDM system that deposits engineering-grade plastic filaments like ABS and PC for production parts. It is designed for large build volumes and high reliability. The machine qualifies under tariff item 8485.20.00 as an additive manufacturing machine by plastics deposit.

Ultimaker S5 FDM 3D Printer

> The Ultimaker S5 is a professional fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer that deposits molten thermoplastic filament layer by layer to build objects from plastic. It is known for its reliability and print quality, making it suitable for various applications. The machine falls under tariff item 8485.20.00 as an additive manufacturing machine by plastics deposit.

Borosilicate Glass Labware Printer

An additive manufacturing system that deposits borosilicate glass to create custom laboratory vessels and apparatus. It builds objects layer by layer from a digital model using glass deposition technology, falling under tariff item 8485.30.00 for machines that form physical objects by adding and consolidating glass material.

Cementitious 3D Construction Printer Nozzle Head

A large-scale additive manufacturing extruder head that deposits cementitious composites for 3D printed concrete structures in construction. It forms physical objects by successive layering of cement material, qualifying under tariff item 8485.30.00 for cement deposit additive manufacturing machines.

Ceramic 3D Printer for Architectural Models

A machine that uses ceramic slurry deposition to build precise architectural scale models layer by layer through additive manufacturing. It deposits ceramic material to form solid objects, meeting the definition of additive manufacturing under tariff item 8485.30.00 for ceramic deposit machines.

Ceramic Tile Prototype 3D Printer

A desktop additive manufacturing machine for rapid prototyping of custom ceramic tiles and decorative elements using ceramic paste deposition. It forms objects by layering ceramic material, qualifying under tariff item 8485.30.00 for ceramic deposit additive manufacturing.

Geopolymer Concrete 3D Printer

An advanced construction additive manufacturing system using geopolymer cement deposition for sustainable 3D printed structures. It builds objects by successive layering of cementitious material, falling under tariff item 8485.30.00 for cement deposit additive manufacturing machines.

Glass 3D Bio-Printer for Tissue Engineering

A specialized additive manufacturing system that deposits bio-compatible glass for creating scaffolds in medical research and tissue engineering. It forms physical objects by layering glass material, qualifying under tariff item 8485.30.00 for glass deposit additive manufacturing machines.

Glass Microfluidics 3D Printer

A precision additive manufacturing system depositing molten glass to fabricate microfluidic chips for laboratory analysis and chemical research. It builds objects by layering glass material, falling under tariff item 8485.30.00 for glass deposit additive manufacturing machines.

Plaster 3D Printer for Lost PLA Casting

An industrial machine that deposits high-strength plaster slurry to create investment molds for the lost PLA casting process in jewelry and small metal part production. It forms molds by layering plaster material, qualifying under tariff item 8485.30.00 for plaster deposit additive manufacturing.

Plaster Dental Model 3D Printer

A high-precision additive manufacturing machine depositing dental plaster for creating patient-specific orthodontic models and surgical guides. It builds objects by layering plaster material, falling under tariff item 8485.30.00 for plaster deposit additive manufacturing machines.

Porcelain Faucet Prototype Printer

An industrial additive manufacturing machine depositing porcelain slip for sanitary ware and faucet prototyping. It forms objects by layering ceramic material, qualifying under tariff item 8485.30.00 for ceramic deposit additive manufacturing machines.

BCN3D Sigma D25 Dual Extrusion Printer

The BCN3D Sigma D25 is a dual extrusion 3D printer that uses fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology to build parts layer by layer from thermoplastic filaments. Its dual extrusion capability allows printing with dissolvable support materials, enabling complex geometries. This machine falls under tariff item 8485.80.00 as an additive manufacturing machine not elsewhere specified.

BigRep ONE Large Format FDM Printer

The BigRep ONE is a large-format FDM 3D printer designed for printing meter-scale parts using pellet extrusion technology, which processes recycled plastic pellets. It is an additive manufacturing machine that builds objects by depositing material layer by layer. This product is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as an 'other' additive manufacturing machine.

Carbon M2 Digital Light Synthesis Printer

The Carbon M2 is a 3D printer using Digital Light Synthesis (CLIP) technology, a form of vat photopolymerization that rapidly cures resin using an oxygen-permeable window. It is designed for producing elastomers and urethanes. This additive manufacturing machine is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other' since it does not fall under more specific subheadings.

Desktop Metal Studio System Binder Jetting Printer

The Desktop Metal Studio System is a binder jetting 3D printer that produces metal parts by depositing a binding agent onto metal powder layers, followed by a debinding and sintering process. It is designed for office-friendly metal part production. This integrated system is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as an 'other' additive manufacturing machine.

EnvisionTEC Perfactory 4 DLP 3D Printer

The EnvisionTEC Perfactory 4 is a DLP 3D printer that uses digital light processing to project UV light patterns, curing resin layer by layer. It is commonly used for dental and jewelry applications. This vat photopolymerization machine is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as an 'other' additive manufacturing machine.

Formlabs Form 3 3D Printer

The Formlabs Form 3 is a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer that uses a laser to cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer, producing high-resolution prototypes and parts. It is a vat photopolymerization machine. This additive manufacturing machine is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

HP Jet Fusion 5200 Multi Jet Fusion Printer

The HP Jet Fusion 5200 is a Multi Jet Fusion printer that uses inkjet powder fusion technology to produce nylon parts (PA12/PA11) at high speed. It is a powder bed fusion additive manufacturing machine. This product is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

LulzBot TAZ Pro XT Industrial FDM Printer

The LulzBot TAZ Pro XT is an industrial FDM 3D printer with a toolhead changer for printing composite materials. It is designed for continuous production. This material extrusion additive manufacturing machine is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

Markforged Metal X Selective Laser Melting Printer

The Markforged Metal X is a metal 3D printer that uses binder jetting followed by sintering to produce metal parts from powder, enabling additive manufacturing of stainless steel and tool steel components. It is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as an 'other' additive manufacturing machine.

Nanoscribe Photonic Professional GT2

The Nanoscribe Photonic Professional GT2 is a two-photon micro-printing system used for producing micron-scale optics and microstructures. It is an additive manufacturing machine that uses two-photon polymerization. This product is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

Prodways ProMaker P1000 L SLS Printer

The Prodways ProMaker P1000 L is a selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer used for producing large nylon and glass-filled parts. It is a powder bed fusion additive manufacturing machine. This product is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

Raise3D Pro2 Plus Large Format FDM Printer

The Raise3D Pro2 Plus is a large-format FDM 3D printer designed for industrial parts using engineering thermoplastics. It is a material extrusion additive manufacturing machine. This product is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

Stratasys F170 Industrial FDM 3D Printer

The Stratasys F170 is a fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer that extrudes thermoplastic filament through a heated nozzle to build parts layer by layer for engineering-grade applications. It is a material extrusion additive manufacturing machine. This product is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

Ultimaker S5 Fused Filament Fabrication Printer

The Ultimaker S5 is a professional fused filament fabrication (FFF) printer supporting dual extrusion for multi-material prints, ideal for functional prototypes using composites like carbon fiber nylon. It is a material extrusion additive manufacturing machine. This product is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

Voxel8 Developer Kit Multi-Material Printer

The Voxel8 Developer Kit is a multi-material 3D printer that enables embedded electronics in FDM parts, combining thermoplastic extrusion with conductive ink deposition. It is an additive manufacturing machine. This product is classified under tariff item 8485.80.00 as 'other'.

Build Envelope Frame

An adjustable metal frame that defines the printable volume in gantry-style additive manufacturing systems. It provides structural support and alignment for the machine's moving components, making it an essential part of the 3D printer.

Build Plate for SLA Resin 3D Printer

A flat, optically clear build platform used in stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers. The plate holds the printed object during the resin curing process and is a key component of the machine's build area.

Extruder Hot End Kit for PLA Filament Printer

A complete hot end kit for desktop FDM printers that heats and deposits PLA or ABS plastic filaments during additive manufacturing. This assembly is a key part of the plastics deposit mechanism, making it classifiable under tariff item 8485.90.90 as other parts of additive manufacturing machines.

FDM Enclosure Fan for Deposit Control

A high-CFM fan that maintains enclosure temperature and humidity for optimal plastic deposition in enclosed FDM printers. This fan supports process control in additive manufacturing, qualifying as an 'other' part under tariff item 8485.90.90.

FDM Layer Deposition Fan Duct

A 3D printed or machined duct that directs cooling air to deposited plastic layers for rapid solidification in FDM printers. This duct is a part supporting plastics deposit quality, classified under tariff item 8485.90.90 as other parts of additive manufacturing machines.

Filament Extruder Gear Set

A precision gear set used to drive the filament feed mechanism in pellet-based or direct-drive additive manufacturing extruders. These gears are essential for the controlled delivery of material in FDM-style 3D printers. They are classified as 'other' parts for additive manufacturing machines under this tariff item.

Filament Extruder Gear Set for FDM Machines

A dual-gear drive system that feeds plastic filament into the hot end for precise deposition in FDM 3D printers. This gear set is a critical part enabling controlled plastics deposit, classified under tariff item 8485.90.90 as other parts of additive manufacturing machines.

Gas Flow Nozzle for Inert Atmosphere AM

A nozzle that directs inert gas, such as argon or nitrogen, into the build chamber of powder bed fusion printers. It prevents oxidation of metal powders during the additive manufacturing process, ensuring part quality.

Heated Build Plate for Plastic 3D Printer

An aluminum heated build platform with a PEI surface for adhesion during plastic filament deposition in FDM additive manufacturing machines. This platform is integral to the plastics deposit process, classified under tariff item 8485.90.90 as other parts.

Heated Chamber Enclosure Panel

An insulated panel used to maintain elevated temperatures (up to 200°C) in the build chamber of polymer or metal additive manufacturing printers. It prevents warping of printed parts by ensuring a stable thermal environment.

High-Flow Plastic Nozzle for Large Format Printer

A 0.8mm hardened steel nozzle for high-volume plastic deposition in large-format FDM industrial printers. This nozzle enhances plastics deposit capability and is classified under tariff item 8485.90.90 as other parts of additive manufacturing machines.

Industrial TPE Rubber Nozzle Tip

A diamond-coated nozzle tip for abrasive TPE rubber filament deposition in production 3D printers. This tip is a rubber deposit part with a long lifespan, classified under tariff item 8485.90.90 as other parts of additive manufacturing machines.

Laser Module for SLS Powder Bed Fusion Printer

A high-precision laser diode module used in selective laser sintering (SLS) additive manufacturing systems. It fuses powdered materials layer by layer to create solid objects, making it a critical component of the machine.

Layer Adhesion Roller

A roller that ensures proper layer bonding in continuous filament winding additive manufacturing machines. It applies pressure to the deposited material to improve adhesion between layers.

Multi-Material Plastics Switcher

A Y-splitter assembly that switches between multiple plastic filaments for complex additive manufacturing. This switcher is used for plastics deposit control and is classified under tariff item 8485.90.90 as other parts of additive manufacturing machines.

Nozzle Assembly for FDM 3D Printer

A precision-engineered nozzle assembly used in FDM 3D printers to deposit molten plastic filament layer by layer. This assembly is a part specifically designed for additive manufacturing, classified under tariff item 8485.90.90 as other parts.