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U.S. imports of machines for additive manufacturing by metal deposit (HS 848510) totaled $35.5M in July 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Machines for Additive Manufacturing by Metal Deposit paid $4.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $35.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machines for Additive Manufacturing by Metal Deposit imports of $35.5M in July 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $24.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMetal-deposit additive manufacturing machines — including laser powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, and binder jetting systems used to build metal parts layer by layer — represent one of the fastest-growing capital equipment categories in advanced manufacturing. Germany leads US import supply under this heading, followed by the United Kingdom and France, reflecting Europe's concentration of industrial 3D printing OEMs. All imports enter under a single 10-digit line (8485100100), and the heading's scope is limited to machines that deposit metal; systems using photopolymers, plastics, or ceramics are classified under separate headings. Aerospace, defense, and medical-device manufacturers are primary end users, and export-control considerations may apply to certain high-capability systems.
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Heading 8485.10 covers machines whose primary function is to build up a metal part by depositing material layer by layer — such as laser powder bed fusion or directed energy deposition systems. Laser cutting and welding machines, which remove or join existing material rather than deposit it, are classified under different headings (typically Chapter 84 or 85 provisions for machine tools or laser apparatus). The additive, layer-by-layer construction process is the defining functional criterion.
Certain metal additive manufacturing systems with advanced capabilities — particularly those capable of producing aerospace or defense-grade components — may be subject to US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) controls on re-export, and some foreign-origin systems may require review under CFIUS or other national-security frameworks. Importers and end users should consult with trade counsel to assess whether specific equipment triggers any licensing or notification obligations.
Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 8485
Subheading 848510 · $35.5M of $83.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8485100100 | Machines for Additive Manufactur by Metal Deposit | $35.5M | 11.82% | 99.95% | $4.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8485100100 | Machines for Additive Manufactur by Metal Deposit | $2.7M |
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.
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Imports
$35.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and United Kingdom together supply 92% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.0500% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.82%.