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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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