Chapter 90 · Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments · Section 18
HS Code 9017.20
Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments
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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 9017.20
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9017.20.40 | Disc calculators, slide rules and other mathematical calculating instruments | 3.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | No. |
| 9017.20.70 | Plotters | Free | - | 45% | No. |
| 9017.20.80 |
Other 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
4.6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 9017.20
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9017 20 10 | Other drawing instruments | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9017 20 05 | Plotters | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9017 20 90 | Mathematical calculating instruments (including slide rules, disc calculators and the like) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9017 20 39 | Marking-out instruments | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9017 20 00 | Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9017.20
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9017 20 00 00 | Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9017 20 05 00 | Plotters | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9017 20 10 00 | Other drawing instruments | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9017 20 39 00 | Marking-out instruments | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9017 20 90 00 | Mathematical calculating instruments (including slide rules, disc calculators and the like) | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 9017
The subheadings immediately before and after 9017.20 in chapter 90.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 9017.20.
What is HS code 9017.20?
HS code 9017.20 covers: Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments. It belongs to chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9017.20?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 4.6%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 9017.20?
The UK extends 9017.20 to 5 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 9017200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.