Drawing — HTS 9017
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
Chapter 90 › Heading 9017
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9017 is a broad product category for manual tools used to draw, mark out, calculate, or measure length. It can include items such as drafting and drawing instruments, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, measuring tapes and rods, micrometers, and calipers, along with certain parts and accessories. The heading applies when the product is not more specifically provided for elsewhere in Chapter 90.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s primary function and physical design, then follow the subheadings under heading 9017. The detailed subheadings commonly distinguish among product types and, where stated, construction or material—for example, whether an instrument is made for a particular measuring function or falls into an “other” provision. The 4-digit heading is only the starting point; the complete classification requires reviewing the exact wording of the 6- and 8-digit provisions and any applicable notes.
What to check
- Identify the instrument’s main function, such as drafting, calculating, measuring length, or serving as a part or accessory.
- Check whether the item is manual and intended for use in the hand; electronically operated or specialized products may be classified elsewhere.
- Review all 6- and 8-digit subheadings under 9017, including distinctions based on instrument type, construction, or material.
- Confirm that no more specific heading or Chapter 90 note excludes the product from heading 9017.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, dimensions, materials, and operating instructions available; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 9017 summary
Drawing is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic |
| 9017.20 | Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments |
| 9017.30 | Micrometers, calipers and gauges |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9017.80.00.00 👉 | Other instruments | 5.3% | Free | 45% |
| 9017.90.01 👉 | Parts and accessories | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory | Free | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9017?
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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.