EOS M 290 Metal 3D Printer from Germany
The EOS M 290 is an industrial metal laser sintering machine that uses selective laser melting (SLM) to fuse metal powder layers by depositing and selectively melting metal powder with a laser. It falls under HTS 8485.10.0100 as it is a machine for additive manufacturing specifically by metal deposit, building complex metal parts layer by layer from digital designs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm metal powder deposition and laser fusion to qualify under 8485.10.0100; provide technical datasheets
• Include CE marking or equivalent certifications for safety compliance in electronics-intensive additive systems
• Declare laser class and power accurately to avoid reclassification as optical equipment