GE Additive X Line 2000R Metal 3D Printer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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