HTS heading 9017 · Chapter 90
HTS 9017: Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating…
HTS heading 9017 covers drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, calipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts and accessories thereof. It has 9 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 3.9% (3 lines), Free (2 lines), 4.6% (1 line) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic: | ||||
| 9017.10.40.00 | Plotters[No.] | Free | 45% | Estimate → | |
| 9017.10.80.00 | Other[No.] | 3.9% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 9017.20 | Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments: | ||||
| 9017.20.40.00 | Disc calculators, slide rules and other mathematical calculating instruments[No.] | 3.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 9017.20.70.00 | Plotters[No.] | Free | 45% | Estimate → | |
| 9017.20.80 | Other | 4.6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | |
| 9017.20.80.40 | Hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers)[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.20.80.80 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.30 | Micrometers, calipers and gauges: | ||||
| 9017.30.40.00 | Micrometers and calipers[No.] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 9017.30.80.00 | Other[No.] | 3.9% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 9017.80.00.00 | Other instruments[No.] | 5.3% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.65%(JP) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 9017.90.01 | Parts and accessories | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory | |
| 9017.90.01.05 | Of articles of subheading 9017.10.40[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.90.01.15 | Of articles of subheading 9017.10.80[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.90.01.20 | Of articles of subheading 9017.20.40[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.90.01.32 | Of articles of subheading 9017.20.70[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.90.01.36 | Of articles of subheading 9017.20.80[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.90.01.40 | Of articles of subheading 9017.30.40[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.90.01.50 | Of articles of subheading 9017.30.80[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 9017.90.01.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
19 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 9017.10.80.00 at the general rate of 3.9%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (3.9%) | $390.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $437.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- JP
- U.S.–Japan Trade Agreement
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.