U.S. imports of Machines for Additive Manufacturing by Plastics or Rubber Deposit (HS 848520) totaled $43.9M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Machines for Additive Manufacturing by Plastics or Rubber Deposit paid $14.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 32.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machines for Additive Manufacturing by Plastics or Rubber Deposit imports of $43.9M in August 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlastics and rubber deposit additive manufacturing machines — encompassing fused deposition modeling (FDM), material jetting, and related polymer 3D printing technologies — are widely used in prototyping, tooling, and end-part production across consumer, medical, and industrial sectors. China is the leading US import source under this heading, with Czech Republic and Israel also notable suppliers, reflecting a diverse global manufacturing base for polymer AM equipment. All imports enter under a single 10-digit line (8485200000), and Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin machines, a significant landed-cost factor given China's dominant supply position. Classification turns on whether the machine deposits plastics or rubber specifically; metal-deposit and ceramic-deposit systems fall under separate headings.
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Desktop fused deposition modeling printers that deposit thermoplastic filament to build parts layer by layer are generally classified under 8485.20 (8485200000) as machines for additive manufacturing by plastics deposit. However, if a machine is designed primarily for a specific industrial function — such as a specialized medical-device fabrication system — classification should be verified against the relevant chapter notes and any applicable CBP rulings, as function and design can affect heading assignment.
Chinese-origin machines classified under 8485200000 are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the base MFN duty rate. Because Section 301 rates and product-specific exclusions are subject to ongoing review and modification, importers should confirm the current applicable rate and any active exclusions with a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing or pricing decisions.
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$43.9MYoY · free account
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$7.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $349.6M of Machines for Additive Manufacturing by Plastics or Rubber Deposit and exported $63.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 8485
Subheading 848520 · $43.9M of $89.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8485200000 | Machines for Add Manuf by Plastics/Rubber Deposit | $43.9M | 32.00% | 98.09% | $14.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8485200000 | Machines for Add Manuf by Plastics/Rubber Deposit | $7.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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China and Germany together supply 86% of it. China pays 38.7% duty; Canada 0.4%.
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rate provision · imports
1.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 32.00% of imports for consumption.