HS Code 8485Machines for additive manufacturing
5 six-digit codes · Heading 84 of 86 in Chapter 84 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8485 is where customs places 3D printing machines, sorted by the material they deposit. Parts get a separate code.
Goods answering to “Machines for additive manufacturing” split into 5 six-digit codes, 848510 through 848590. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 84 of 86 in Chapter 84, Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof, which runs to 538 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8485
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 848510 | Machines for additive manufacturing; by metal deposit |
| 848520 | Machines for additive manufacturing; by plastic or rubber deposit |
| 848530 | Machines for additive manufacturing; by plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposit |
| 848580 | Machines for additive manufacturing; by other than metal, plastic, rubber, plaster, cement, ceramics or glass deposits |
| 848590 | Machines for additive manufacturing; parts |
What HS code 8485 covers
Additive manufacturing builds an object by adding material, one thin layer at a time, from a digital design. Most people call it 3D printing. Heading 8485 holds the machines that do this work.
Some traders search for it as HSN code 8485. The four digits are the same.
The heading splits its machines by what they deposit. It does not split them by size, brand or price. That one idea makes most classification choices simple.
HS 8485 subheadings: 8485.10 to 8485.90
Each six-digit code can be written with a dot after the fourth digit. Both forms mean the same thing. Here is each one in plain words.
- 8485.10 (848510): metal deposit.
- 8485.80 (848580): any other deposit, meaning a material not named in the three codes above.
- 8485.90 (848590): parts of these machines, not the whole machine.
How to choose the right 8485 subheading
Start with the whole machine, not a spare part. Ask one question: what material does it deposit to form the object? Metal points to 8485.10.
Use 8485.80 only when the material is none of those. It is the last choice, not a place to park doubt. If you are unsure, read the maker's data sheet for the material the machine uses.
A part made for one of these machines goes to 8485.90, whatever material the machine deposits. If a machine can use more than one material, look at the main job it was built for.
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Related headings often confused with 8485
A wrong guess here is a common misclassification of additive manufacturing machines. These nearby headings cause most of the mix-ups.
HS 8477 covers machinery for working rubber or plastics. A moulding or extruding machine fits there. A machine that builds an object layer by layer fits 8485.
HS 8486 covers machines used to make semiconductors, integrated circuits and flat panel displays. A printer-style machine made for that work may fit there instead.
HS 8456 covers machine-tools that cut material away, for example with a laser. Additive machines add material. Cutting machines remove it.
HS 8479 and HS 8487 are for machinery and parts not named anywhere else in the chapter. A machine or part that has its own code under 8485 should not land in these two.
Import and export data for HS 8485
Codes tell you what a product is. Shipment records tell you who trades it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries.
Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Use the links below to look for importers and exporters of additive manufacturing machines.
Related
- Chapter 84 machinery HS codes
- HS 8477 rubber and plastics machinery
- HS 8486 semiconductor manufacturing machines
- HS 8479 machinery n.e.c.
- HS 8487 machinery parts n.e.c.
- HS 8456 laser and other machine-tools
- HS code classifier
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- HS 8485 export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 84
- 8475Machines; for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves…4 codes
- 8476Automatic goods-vending machines (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or…5 codes
- 8477Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products…8 codes
- 8478Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter2 codes
- 8479Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in…13 codes
- 8480Moulding boxes for metal foundry, moulding patterns, moulds for metals…9 codes
- 8481Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks…6 codes
- 8482Ball or roller bearings8 codes
- 8483Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings…7 codes
- 8484Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or…3 codes
- 8486Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the…5 codes
- 8487Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils…2 codes
Who ships under 8485?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8485: common questions
What is HS code 8485?
It is the customs heading for machines for additive manufacturing, often called 3D printing machines. It has five six-digit subheadings.
How many subheadings are under HS 8485?
There are 5: 848510, 848520, 848530, 848580 and 848590. In dotted form they run from 8485.10 to 8485.90.
What is the HS code for parts of additive manufacturing machines?
Parts use 848590, also written 8485.90. This code is for parts only, not for complete machines.
Which code applies to metal vs plastic additive manufacturing machines?
A machine that deposits metal uses 848510. A machine that deposits plastic or rubber uses 848520.
What is the HS code for 3D printers?
Machines that build objects by adding material fall under heading 8485. The exact six-digit code depends on the material deposited.
Which code covers ceramics or glass additive manufacturing machines?
Use 848530, written 8485.30.
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