Subheading · Section XVI

8485.90: Machines for additive manufacturing: parts

8485.90

Official description Parts

  • FreeUK
  • 0%–1.7%EU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • 0%–3.1%USA
  • US$716.4mWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 8485.90 belongs to heading 8485 (machines for additive manufacturing) in chapter 84.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8485.90 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8485.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 1.7%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 8485.90 into 2 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 30%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 8485.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 3.1%. 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$716.4m (+15.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$129.5m), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$175.7m.

The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 101 exporters with US$15.7m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$32m, most of it from Germany.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free – 1.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 0.9% Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free – 3.1% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 1.6%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8485 90 00 00 Parts
  2. 8485 90 10 00 Parts of machines of subheadings 8485 30 10 or 8485 80 10 Free
  3. 8485 90 90 00 Other Free
  4. 8485 90 90 30 Silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising:<br>-parts of common metal, and<br>-whether or not comprising parts of plastic,<br>-epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass or wood,<br>-whether or not printed or surface-treated,<br>-with or without electrical conductors,<br>-with or without a membrane bonded to the keyboard,<br>-with or without mono or multilayer protective film<br> Free
  5. 8485 90 90 90 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8485 90 Parts:
  2. 8485 90 10 Parts of machines of subheadings 84853010 or 84858010 Free—
  3. 8485 90 90 Other 1.7%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8485.90 Aksam-parça
  2. 8485.90.10.00.00 8485.30.10 veya 8485.80.10 alt pozisyonundaki makinelere ait olanlar 30%
  3. 8485.90.90.00.00 Diğerleri 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8485.90 Parts:
  2. 8485.90.10.00 By plastics or rubber deposit 3.1%No.
  3. 8485.90.90.00 Other FreeNo.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

8485.90 · US$716.4m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$114.5kUS$114.5k+US$3.9m+US$15.7m+> US$86.5m

Exports: 101
  1. China: US$129.5m
  2. Germany: US$123.9m
  3. Israel: US$86.5m
  4. United States: US$74.1m
  5. Singapore: US$38m
  6. Netherlands: US$33m
  7. France: US$25m
  8. Belgium: US$20.9m
  9. Sweden: US$17.1m
  10. United Kingdom: US$15.7m
  11. Canada: US$15.6m
  12. Italy: US$15.2m
  13. Denmark: US$13.6m
  14. Austria: US$13.2m
  15. Czechia: US$11.8m
  16. Hong Kong SAR China: US$9.8m
  17. Australia: US$8m
  18. Japan: US$7.7m
  19. Spain: US$6.2m
  20. Slovenia: US$5.6m
  21. Taiwan: US$4.6m
  22. Hungary: US$4.6m
  23. Mexico: US$4m
  24. Vietnam: US$4m
  25. South Korea: US$3.9m
  26. Malaysia: US$3.3m
  27. Ireland: US$2.1m
  28. Slovakia: US$2.1m
  29. Switzerland: US$1.7m
  30. Poland: US$1.6m
  31. Thailand: US$1.6m
  32. Portugal: US$1.5m
  33. Finland: US$1.4m
  34. India: US$1.2m
  35. Malta: US$1.1m
  36. Norway: US$1.1m
  37. Estonia: US$1.1m
  38. Armenia: US$839.2k
  39. Türkiye: US$619.5k
  40. Cyprus: US$576.7k
  41. Lithuania: US$440.2k
  42. Indonesia: US$437.5k
  43. Romania: US$433.3k
  44. Brazil: US$174.3k
  45. Argentina: US$173.3k
  46. Luxembourg: US$169.1k
  47. Bulgaria: US$152.2k
  48. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$144.5k
  49. Croatia: US$114.5k
  50. United Arab Emirates: US$113.5k
  51. Egypt: US$69.8k
  52. Philippines: US$68.2k
  53. Saudi Arabia: US$65.7k
  54. Ecuador: US$64.9k
  55. South Africa: US$62.8k
  56. Niger: US$55.6k
  57. New Zealand: US$43.9k
  58. Greece: US$42.8k
  59. Russia: US$33k
  60. Serbia: US$25.2k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$129.5m 18.1%
2 Germany US$123.9m 17.3%
3 Israel US$86.5m 12.1%
4 United States US$74.1m 10.3%
5 Singapore US$38m 5.3%
6 Netherlands US$33m 4.6%
7 France US$25m 3.5%
8 Belgium US$20.9m 2.9%
9 Sweden US$17.1m 2.4%
10 United Kingdom US$15.7m 2.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$175.7m 24.5%
2 Germany US$113.7m 15.9%
3 Luxembourg US$36.5m 5.1%
4 United Kingdom US$32m 4.5%
5 Japan US$27.9m 3.9%
6 Italy US$21.6m 3%
7 Israel US$20.9m 2.9%
8 China US$20.4m 2.8%
9 Hong Kong SAR China US$20.2m 2.8%
10 Canada US$19.4m 2.7%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for machines for additive manufacturing: parts?

Machines for additive manufacturing: parts fall under HS subheading 8485.90, part of heading 8485, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on machines for additive manufacturing: parts in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8485.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on machines for additive manufacturing: parts in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8485.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 1.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most machines for additive manufacturing: parts?

China, with US$129.5m in 2024 (18.1% of world exports).