Our Strategy

Polymaker will implement a 10% price increase on product MSRP. This adjustment is in response to the significant increase in tariffs on foreign import, which has affected many sectors, including 3D printing materials.

After reviewing our current U.S based inventory, we have decided to delay this price increase until May 1st, giving our customers time to prepare and adapt. Our goal is to minimize disruption while maintaining product availability and quality. Importantly, we have decided to keep prices unchanged on our wholesale website. We understand the challenges faced by local businesses, and this decision reflects our commitment to supporting the backbone of the 3D printing industry.

We opened our manufacturing facility – PolyMelt - in Houston, Texas over a year ago, as part of our long-term commitment to building a resilient global supply chain. Today, PolyMelt employs over 50 local team members, and we are proud to be contributing to the local manufacturing ecosystem. Our goal is to increase production capacity by the end of the year, as we continue to invest in U.S.-based manufacturing to better support our growing local customer base. 

We are closely monitoring the evolving trade situation and will adapt our strategies as needed, while remaining fully committed to supporting our customers with reliable service and high-quality materials. Just as 3D printing played a critical role in helping businesses respond to 2020 global supply chain challenges, we believe it will again prove to be a key solution during today’s trade challenges.

Thank you for your continued support.

— The Polymaker Team

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FAQ

We know changes like this can raise questions, and we're here to help. For more details on how the price update may affect you and to learn more about our U.S. manufacturing efforts. We've compiled the most common questions to make things clear and easy to understand.

1. How can you increase the price by only 10%?

We’re absorbing the majority of the cost internally through a mix of strategic inventory planning, operational efficiencies, and cost optimization. This decision reflects our commitment to keeping materials accessible while maintaining product quality.

2. Why are you increasing prices at all if you have a U.S. factory?

Our U.S. factory currently supports part of our product mix and is ramping up steadily. However, a large portion of our products are still imported, and the new tariffs significantly impact that supply chain. The price increase helps balance this impact while we expand local capacity.

3. Does this mean you’re passing the cost directly onto customers?

Not entirely. We’ve chosen to absorb most of the additional cost ourselves. The 10% increase only partially offsets the higher tariff rates—we’re taking the rest internally to ease the impact on our community.

4. Will the wholesale price eventually go up too?

Right now, we’re committed to keeping wholesale prices stable. We understand that businesses are under pressure, and we want to do everything possible to support them. We’ll reassess only if conditions change dramatically

5. Why delay the price increase until May 1st?

After reviewing our existing U.S. inventory, we decided to maintain current pricing temporarily. This transition period gives our customers time to adapt before the new MSRP goes into effect.

6. If you have a U.S. factory, why not make everything in the U.S. to avoid tariffs entirely?

That’s part of our long-term goal, and we’re actively investing to grow our U.S. production capacity. However, scaling manufacturing to meet US demand takes time. For now, a hybrid approach ensures supply stability and reliability.

7. Are you using the tariffs as an excuse to raise prices and boost margins?

Not at all. This decision was carefully calculated to offset real, external cost increases. In fact, margins are being compressed as we choose to absorb most of the tariff impact rather than pass it all to customers.

8. Will other products (besides filaments) also see price increases?

Yes, the current tariff increases is affecting all our portfolio (including our 3D printing accessories). We are monitoring the broader situation and will communicate transparently if anything else changes.

9. How do you define what’s “Made in USA”? Are the materials also sourced locally?

Our U.S.-made products are manufactured at our facility in Houston using a combination of imported and domestic inputs. We comply with labeling regulations and aim to source more locally as our U.S. operations grow.

10. How are you supporting resellers or partners who also need to explain this to their customers?

We’re actively providing transparent communication materials, FAQs, and marketing support to help our partners explain the situation clearly. We see our resellers as extensions of our brand and want them to be well-equipped to respond.

11. Will the price go back down if the tariffs are reduced?

Yes, we will revert to previous pricing if tariffs return to earlier levels. This increase is temporary and driven by external costs. Polymaker is absorbing most of the impact, with only a portion passed on through the 10% MSRP adjustment.

12. Will prices change in other regions?

No, pricing outside the U.S. remains unchanged. The adjustment only applies to U.S. sales due to the recent tariff hike. We remain committed to price stability globally.