Ultimaker S5 FDM 3D Printer from China
The Ultimaker S5 is a professional fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer that deposits molten thermoplastic filament layer by layer to build objects from plastic. It falls under HTS 8485.20.00.00 as it uses the extrusion and deposit method for plastics in additive manufacturing.
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm plastic filament extrusion to avoid reclassification as metal additive equipment
• Include detailed technical datasheets and user manuals showing deposit-by-plastics process for customs review