Prusa i3 MK3S+ Fused Filament Printer from China
Prusa Research's i3 MK3S+ uses fused filament fabrication to deposit layers of plastic filament like PETG for high-precision prints. It qualifies for HTS 8485.20.00.00 due to its plastics deposit additive manufacturing technology.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Document filament compatibility (1.75mm plastic only) to distinguish from multi-material or metal printers
• Ensure FDA compliance if for medical prototypes; affects documentation but not HTS
• Avoid declaring as 'toy' - proper machine classification prevents higher toy duties