U.S. imports of Parts of Machines for Additive Manufacturing (HS 848590) totaled $14.7M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Parts of Machines for Additive Manufacturing paid $2.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.96% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataReplacement and component parts for 3D printing and additive manufacturing equipment occupy a distinct classification under heading 8485, with the US schedule subdividing them into parts for plastic/rubber deposition machines (8485901000) and all other additive manufacturing parts (8485909000), plus a general line (8485900100). Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making Germany and Israel — the top two supplier countries — strategically important sourcing alternatives for US buyers. Classification hinges on whether the part is dedicated to a specific additive process (e.g., fused deposition modeling vs. powder bed fusion), so precise technical documentation is essential at entry.
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The key is the specific additive process the part is designed for. Parts dedicated to machines that deposit plastics or rubber (e.g., fused deposition modeling extruder components) fall under 8485901000, while parts for other additive processes — such as powder bed fusion or stereolithography — are classified under 8485909000. Importers should retain engineering drawings and OEM documentation to support the classification.
Yes. Imports of these parts originating from China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs. Germany and Israel, the leading suppliers under this heading, are not subject to those measures, which has influenced sourcing decisions for US manufacturers reliant on high-precision additive equipment components.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 8485
Subheading 848590 · $14.7M of $89.9M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8485909000 | Parts of Machines for Additive Manufacturing, NESOI | $8.5M | 11.89% | 97.54% | $1.0M |
| 8485901000 | Parts of Mach for Add Manuf, By Plastics/Rubber Dep | $6.2M | 16.80% | 98.28% | $1.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8485900100 | Parts of Machines for Additive Manufacturing | $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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$14.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $187.1M of Parts of Machines for Additive Manufacturing and exported $85.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and China together supply 56% of it. China pays 36.4% duty; Italy 9.8%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
2.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.96% of imports for consumption.