GE Additive X Line 2000R Metal 3D Printer from China
The GE Additive X Line 2000R uses laser powder bed fusion to deposit and selectively melt metal powders such as nickel alloys for large-scale turbine components. This metal deposit additive process places it under HTS 8485.10.0100 for industrial additive manufacturing machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Break down shipment for oversized units (>2m build volume) with proper structural engineering certs
• Include material safety data sheets for handled powders like Inconel to meet hazmat regs
• Specify quad-laser config to distinguish from single-laser consumer models