What is the HS code for FDM 3D Printer (Desktop — Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa)?

The HS code for FDM 3D Printer (Desktop — Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa) is 8485.20.00. Machines for additive manufacturing by plastics or rubber deposit — desktop FDM 3D printers

What is the import duty rate for FDM 3D Printer (Desktop — Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa) in the EU?

The EU MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) duty rate for FDM 3D Printer (Desktop — Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa) (HS code 8485.20.00) is 1.7%, applied under the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN).

What is the US tariff rate for FDM 3D Printer (Desktop — Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa)?

The US MFN duty rate for FDM 3D Printer (Desktop — Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa) (HTS code 8485.20.00) is 3.1%, as listed in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Note that Section 301 tariffs may apply to goods of Chinese origin in addition to the MFN rate.

What is the UK import duty for FDM 3D Printer (Desktop — Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa)?

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) duty rate for FDM 3D Printer (Desktop — Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa) (HS code 8485.20.00) is 0%. This applies post-Brexit and is independent of the EU rate.

HS Code for 3d Printer: 8485.20.00

The HS code for 3d printer is 8485.20.00. Import duty rates: EU 1.7%, US 3.1%, UK 0%. Rates verified August 2026 against USITC HTS.

Machines for additive manufacturing by plastics or rubber deposit — desktop FDM 3D printers

Verified August 2026Live — synced from USITC · EU TARIC · UK Global Tariff

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3d Printer sits under HS 8485.20.00 (8485 — Machines for additive manufacturing). US MFN is 3.1%; China-origin shipments may stack Section 301 on top. EU MFN 1.7%, UK 0%.

🇺🇸 US MFN: 3.1% · HTS 8485.20.00

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HS Code

8485 — Machines for additive manufacturing

🇪🇺 EU

1.7%

EU TARIC

🇺🇸 US

3.1%

USITC HTS

🇬🇧 UK

UK Global Tariff

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Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 84 — Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances

Heading

8485 — Machines for additive manufacturing

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — since HS 2022, 3D printers have their own heading 8485; FDM printers build parts by depositing plastic, so they fall under 8485.20

Prior Rulings

EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)

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US — CBP CROSS Ruling Database

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UK — HMRC Trade Tariff

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Classification Notes

Since HS 2022, 3D printers have their own heading, 8485 (machines for additive manufacturing). FDM printers that build parts from plastic filament (Creality Ender, Bambu Lab X1/P1, Prusa MK4) are 8485.20: US HTS 8485.20.00 (3.1%), EU CN 8485 20 00 (1.7%), UK 8485 20 00 (0%). Older guidance placing them under 8477.59 or 8443.32 predates the 2022 change. Resin (MSLA/SLA) printers are also 8485.20. Metal printers are 8485.10, and printer parts (hotends, extruders, build plates) are 8485.90. Chinese-origin printers also pay Section 301 duty in the US.

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

8485.20.00

1.7%

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states

United States

8485.20.00

3.1%

US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods

United Kingdom

8485.20.00

UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN

More 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing HS codes

Resin 3D Printer (MSLA/SLA — Elegoo Saturn, Anycubic Photon)

8485.20.00

🇪🇺 1.7%🇺🇸 3.1%

PLA / ABS / PETG 3D Printing Filament

3916.90.10

🇪🇺 6.5%🇺🇸 Free

UV Photopolymer Resin (for Resin 3D Printing)

3906.90.50

🇪🇺 6.5%🇺🇸 4.2%

3D Printer Nozzle / Hotend / Extruder Parts

8485.90.10

🇪🇺 1.7%🇺🇸 3.1%

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Official Sources & References

WCO HS Nomenclature

World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes

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EU TARIC Database

European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates

ec.europa.eu

US HTS Schedule (USITC)

United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule

hts.usitc.gov

UK Global Tariff (HMRC)

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit

trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified August 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.

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