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U.S. imports of machines for additive manufacturing by plastics or rubber deposit (HS 848520) totaled $31.5M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Machines for Additive Manufacturing by Plastics or Rubber Deposit paid $10.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 32% on $31.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machines for Additive Manufacturing by Plastics or Rubber Deposit imports of $31.5M in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $25.9M.
Last updated: April 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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $26.0M | $887K | -$25.1M |
| GERMANY | $1.1M | $3.2M | +$2.1M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $1.5M | $186K | -$1.3M |
| AUSTRIA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8485200000 | MACHINES FOR ADD MANUF BY PLASTICS/RUBBER DEPOSIT | $31.5M | 32.14% | $10.1M |
MACHINES FOR ADD MANUF BY PLASTICS/RUBBER DEPOSIT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8485200000 | MACHINES FOR ADD MANUF BY PLASTICS/RUBBER DEPOSIT | $8.1M |
MACHINES FOR ADD MANUF BY PLASTICS/RUBBER DEPOSIT
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $25.2M | $1.9M | -$23.3M |
| Minnesota | $55K | $3.8M | +$3.8M |
| Massachusetts | $1.4M | $621K | -$788K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $18.9M | $196K | -$18.7M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $5.2M | -- | -$5.2M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $2.9M | +$2.9M |