PLA / ABS / PETG 3D Printing Filament — HS Code
Monofilament spools of PLA, ABS, PETG and other thermoplastics for FDM 3D printing
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HS Code
3916 — Monofilament of plastics with cross-section > 1 mm; rods, sticks and profile shapes
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 39 — Plastics and articles thereof
Heading
3916 — Monofilament of plastics with cross-section > 1 mm; rods, sticks and profile shapes
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — 3D printing filament is monofilament of plastics (>1mm cross-section) under 3916; subdivided by polymer type
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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3D printing filament (1.75mm or 2.85mm diameter on spools) is 3916 — monofilament of plastics with cross-section exceeding 1 mm. PLA (polylactic acid): 3916.90. ABS: 3916.20. PETG/PET: 3916.90. TPU/flexible: 3916.10 or 3916.90 by polymer. Nylon/PA: 3916.90. Carbon fibre reinforced filament: 3916.90. Recycled plastics filament: same code. EU duty 6.5% — notable cost for bulk filament importers. UK: 6.5%. US: Free under MFN. Spool/reel included with filament under 3916.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
3916.90.10
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
3916.90.10
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
3916.90.10
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
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 April 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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