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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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