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
Heading 9017 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 17 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in No. or kg.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic: | ||
| 9017.10.40.00 | Plotters | No. | Free |
| 9017.10.80.00 | Other | No. | 3.9% |
| 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% |
| 9017.20.70.00 | Plotters | No. | Free |
| 9017.20.80 | Other | 4.6% | |
| 9017.20.80.40 | Hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers) | No. | |
| 9017.20.80.80 | Other | kg | |
| 9017.30 | Micrometers, calipers and gauges: | ||
| 9017.30.40.00 | Micrometers and calipers | No. | 5.8% |
| 9017.30.80.00 | Other | No. | 3.9% |
| 9017.80.00.00 | Other instruments | No. | 5.3% |
| 9017.90.01 | Parts and accessories | 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 | |
| 9017.90.01.15 | Of articles of subheading 9017.10.80 | kg | |
| 9017.90.01.20 | Of articles of subheading 9017.20.40 | kg | |
| 9017.90.01.32 | Of articles of subheading 9017.20.70 | kg | |
| 9017.90.01.36 | Of articles of subheading 9017.20.80 | kg | |
| 9017.90.01.40 | Of articles of subheading 9017.30.40 | kg | |
| 9017.90.01.50 | Of articles of subheading 9017.30.80 | kg | |
| 9017.90.01.60 | Other | kg |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 9017
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in No. or kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.