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U.S. Tariffs Affecting 3D Filament Prices?

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U.S. Tariffs Affecting 3D Filament Prices?

Have you seen an increase in your 3D Printer filament prices due to the new U.S. Tariffs?  A large portion of 3D printing supplies that come into the U.S. are from China. This is especially true of PLA and ABS filament, which feature prominently in lists of imports. The 25% duty on imports on raw polymers and mono-filaments could affect the 3D printing industry in the long run.  While this round of tariffs has been bullish on many Chinese electronics and parts, they’ve also wedged in a lot of plastics. The list also includes raw polymer imports, which is bad...

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