Reciprocator Arm for Metal DMLS Printer from China
A mechanical arm assembly that spreads metal powder evenly across the build platform in direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) additive manufacturing machines. Falls under HTS 8485.90.90.00 as an 'other' part dedicated to powder recoating in metal AM systems.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify tolerance levels (e.g
• ±0.01mm layer thickness) and material (titanium/stainless recoater blades)
• Provide CAD drawings showing integration with printer frame for classification proof