Chapter 9017 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 90.17
Automatic Drafting Machine
An electromechanical device used for precise automated drawing and plotting on paper or vellum, featuring motorized arms and computer-controlled pens. This is a drafting machine, which falls under tariff item 9017.10.10.
9017.10.10Canon imagePROGRAF TM-200 Plotter
The Canon imagePROGRAF TM-200 is a 24-inch wide-format plotter optimized for CAD drawings, GIS maps, and posters with LUCIA TD pigment ink. This is a plotter, not a drafting machine, and falls under Chapter 84 as a printer.
9017.10.10Canon TM-305 Professional Plotter
The Canon TM-305 is a 36-inch plotter for AEC industries with LUCIA TD ink. This is a plotter, not a drafting machine, and falls under Chapter 84 as a printer.
9017.10.10CNC-Controlled Mini Drafting Plotter
A compact desktop plotter with CNC controls for precision technical drawings from digital files, using stepper motors and HPGL language compatibility. This is an automatic drafting machine, falling under tariff item 9017.10.10.
9017.10.10Digital-Analog Hybrid Drafting Machine
A drafting machine combining mechanical arms with digital angle display and USB data output for hybrid CAD/manual workflows. This is a drafting machine, falling under tariff item 9017.10.10.
9017.10.10Epson SureColor T3270 Technical Plotter
The Epson SureColor T3270 is a 24-inch dye-sublimation plotter for engineering drawings. This is a plotter, not a drafting machine, and falls under Chapter 84 as a printer.
9017.10.10Epson SureColor T5470 Printer/Plotter
The Epson T5470 is a 44-inch dual-roll plotter/scanner system for reprographics. This is a plotter, not a drafting machine, and falls under Chapter 84 as a printer.
9017.10.10Gerber AccuMark Plotter
The Gerber AccuMark plotter generates pattern markers for apparel production. This is a plotter, not a drafting machine, and falls under Chapter 84 as a printer.
9017.10.10Graphtec FC9000 Flatbed Plotter Cutter
The Graphtec FC9000 is a flatbed plotter cutter for stencils and engineering patterns. This is a plotter/cutter, not a drafting machine, and falls under Chapter 84 or 85.
9017.10.10HP DesignJet T230 Large Format Plotter
The HP DesignJet T230 is a large format inkjet plotter for technical drawings. This is a plotter, not a drafting machine, and falls under Chapter 84 as a printer.
9017.10.10HP PageWide XL 4500 Plotter
The HP PageWide XL 4500 uses single-pass thermal inkjet for architectural plotting. This is a plotter, not a drafting machine, and falls under Chapter 84 as a printer.
9017.10.10Kongsberg C24 Sign Making Plotter
The Kongsberg C24 is a flatbed digital cutter and plotter used to produce vinyl graphics, technical templates, and prototypes by precisely marking out contours on a variety of materials. It falls under tariff item 9017.10.10 as a drafting machine because its primary function is to draw or mark out patterns and designs under computer control. The device is not a printing machine, as it creates lines and cut lines rather than applying ink.
9017.10.10Lectra Vector 7000 Plotter
The Lectra Vector 7000 is an industrial plotter designed for the fashion and textile industry, producing CAD-generated markers on rolls of fabric for efficient cutting. It is classified under tariff item 9017.10.10 as a drafting machine because it draws or marks out patterns on material with high-speed precision. Its function is to create the layout for cutting, not to cut the fabric itself.
9017.10.10Mutoh ValueJet 426UF UV Plotter
The Mutoh ValueJet 426UF is a compact UV flatbed plotter that prints and plots technical overlays and prototypes on rigid media such as foamboard. It is classified under tariff item 9017.10.10 as a drafting machine because it can perform precise marking-out and drawing functions for design and prototyping. However, its UV printing capability may require careful consideration of its principal function.
9017.10.10Océ PlotWave 450 Large Format Plotter
The Océ PlotWave 450 is a large-format plotter that produces technical drawings on uncoated paper using CrystaJet technology for instant-dry output. It is classified under tariff item 9017.10.10 as a drafting machine because it is designed for drawing and marking out technical documents. The device is not a standard printer, as it is optimized for CAD and GIS applications.
9017.10.10Pantograph Enlarging Drafting Machine
A mechanical linkage-based drafting machine that enlarges or reduces drawings proportionally using pivoting arms and tracing points. This is a drafting machine, falling under tariff item 9017.10.10.
9017.10.10Portable Field Drafting Machine Kit
A collapsible drafting machine with tripod legs, magnifier, and carrying case for on-site surveying and as-built drawings. This is a portable drafting machine, falling under tariff item 9017.10.10.
9017.10.10Professional Architect's Drafting Machine Head
A rotating protractor head assembly for mounting on drafting tables, featuring 360-degree rotation, scale magnification, and friction brake. This is a part of a drafting machine, falling under tariff item 9017.10.10.
9017.10.10Roland DXY-1150 Pen Plotter
The Roland DXY-1150 is a legacy pen plotter that uses mechanical pens to create ultra-precise vector drawings on paper or film, commonly used for circuit boards and maps. It is classified under tariff item 9017.10.10 as a drafting machine because its sole function is to draw lines and patterns under computer control. The device does not have any cutting or printing capabilities.
9017.10.10Summa S One D60 Plotter
The Summa S One D60 is a roll-fed plotter designed for high-speed production of technical drawings and vehicle wraps, featuring OPOS camera registration for precise alignment. It is classified under tariff item 9017.10.10 as a drafting machine because it draws and marks out patterns on flexible media. The device's primary function is to plot, not to cut, although it may have cutting options.
9017.10.10Zünd G3 Digital Cutter Plotter
The Zünd G3 is a digital cutter plotter that combines vision systems with modular cutting tools for technical textiles and composites in aerospace prototyping. It is classified under tariff item 9017.10.10 as a drafting machine because it uses its vision system to mark out and draw patterns with high precision. However, its cutting capabilities may be significant, requiring careful classification.
9017.10.20Adjustable Drafting Table with Parallel Rule
A tilt-adjustable table designed for technical drawing, featuring a built-in parallel motion straightedge for precise line work. Essential for engineers and designers, it falls under tariff item 9017.10.20 as a drafting table.
9017.10.20Light Table Drafting Station
An integrated drafting table with uniform backlighting for tracing architectural overlays and sepia prints. Features dimmable LED illumination and tilt adjustment, making it a specialized drafting table under tariff item 9017.10.20.
9017.10.20Precision Engineering Drawing Board
A high-accuracy melamine-coated drawing board with straightedge track system for mechanical engineering detail work. Anti-warping construction with metric/imperial scales, this board is a drafting table under tariff item 9017.10.20.
9017.10.20Roller Drafting Table for Large Blueprints
A heavy-duty drafting table with built-in rollers for handling oversized architectural plans up to 48 inches wide. Features a smooth melamine surface and locking casters for studio use, classified under tariff item 9017.10.20 as a drafting table.
9017.20.10Beam Compass Extension Set
A beam compass extension set consisting of metal beam bars and extension joints that convert standard compasses into large-radius drawing tools. It is designed for technical drawing and drafting, making it a drawing instrument under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Beverage Cost Disc Calculator
A laminated rotating disc calculator designed for bar and restaurant staff to compute drink costs, pour sizes, and pricing based on liquor costs and markups. It performs mathematical calculations manually without electronic components, qualifying as a disc calculator under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Circular Trig Disc Calculator
A pocket-sized rotating disc calculator for trigonometric functions, used in surveying and construction for angle and side calculations. It is a manual mathematical instrument, fitting the definition of a disc calculator under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Concrete Volume Disc Calculator
A contractor-grade disc calculator for computing concrete volume, rebar quantities, and slab costs from dimensions. It is a manual rotating disc used for mathematical calculations in construction, qualifying under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Curve Ruler Flexi Tool
A flexible metal strip with embedded scales that holds curves for irregular line drawing. It is a marking-out instrument used in technical drawing, falling under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Diet and Calorie Disc Calculator
A rotating disc for calculating daily caloric needs based on age, weight, activity level, and diet goals. It is a manual mathematical instrument for personal health computations, falling under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Disc Calculator for Pipe Offsets
A rotating disc calculator with offset tables for plumbing and HVAC pipe fitting calculations. It is a mathematical calculating instrument used in technical fields, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Drafting Dividers with Replacement Points
Precision steel dividers for transferring measurements and scribing circles in technical drawings, including interchangeable needle and pencil points. It is a marking-out instrument for drafting, falling under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Drafting Scale Ruler Combo
A triangular drafting scale combining architectural, engineering, and metric scales in one tool. It is a marking-out instrument for drawing, despite its scale features, and is classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Drawing Board Ellipse Template
Precision acrylic ellipse templates with multiple size and aspect ratios for technical illustrations. It is a marking-out instrument set for drawing, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10E6B Flight Computer Disc Calculator
The E6B is a circular slide rule disc calculator essential for pilots, performing wind correction, time/speed/distance, and fuel consumption calculations. It is a manual mathematical instrument, qualifying under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Electrical Wiring Disc Calculator
A disc for electricians calculating wire gauge, voltage drop, conduit fill, and circuit loads. It is a manual mathematical instrument, fitting the definition of a disc calculator under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Ellipsograph Drawing Instrument
An adjustable metal ellipsograph for drawing ellipses of varying size and eccentricity in engineering drafting. It is a specialized mathematical drawing instrument, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Engineer’s Precision Drafting Compass
A high-precision metal compass designed for technical drawing and drafting, used by engineers to create accurate circles and arcs on blueprints. It is a drawing instrument not specified elsewhere, falling under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10French Curve Template Set
An acrylic template set with multiple irregular curves for drawing smooth contours in fashion design and automotive styling. It is a drawing and marking-out instrument, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Hemmi 257 Bamboo Slide Rule
The Hemmi 257 is a 10-inch bamboo slide rule with Mannheim and trigonometric scales for advanced engineering calculations. It is a traditional mathematical calculating instrument, qualifying under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Interest Rate Disc Calculator
A circular calculator computing compound interest, loan amortization, and mortgage payments from principal, rate, and term inputs. It is a manual mathematical disc instrument, falling under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Keuffel & Esser Decilon Slide Rule
The K&E Decilon features decimal-aligned scales for high-precision scientific calculations, popular among physicists and surveyors. It is a specialized mathematical calculating instrument, qualifying under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Log Log Duplex Trig Slide Rule
An advanced slide rule with log-log scales on both sides for exponential and trigonometric calculations in nuclear physics and rocketry. It is a high-end mathematical instrument, fitting under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Mechanical Pencil Holder for Drafting
An adjustable drafting pencil holder with lead clutch and knurling for precision line work. It is a drawing instrument accessory, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Pacing Slide Rule for Surveyors
A specialized slide rule converting pace counts to distances for land surveyors without tape measures. It is a mathematical calculating instrument, qualifying under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Pantograph Tracing Instrument
A four-bar linkage pantograph for enlarging or reducing drawings while maintaining proportions. It is a hand-operated drawing instrument, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Perrygraf Pocket Slide Rule
A compact 5-inch slide rule for field engineers featuring A/B/CI/D scales for basic computations. It is a portable mathematical calculator, fitting under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Pickett N3 Slide Rule
The Pickett N3 is a classic duplex slide rule designed for engineering and scientific calculations, featuring logarithmic scales for multiplication, division, trigonometry, and logarithms. It is a mathematical calculating instrument, qualifying under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Professional Architect’s Protractor Set
A set of precision protractors in various sizes (180° and 360°) made of acrylic and metal for measuring and marking angles in architectural drawings. It is a marking-out instrument, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Proportional Divider Caliper
A two-point caliper with ratio adjustment for scaling drawings up or down. It is a drawing instrument despite its caliper form, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Reloading Ballistics Disc Calculator
A disc calculator for firearm reloaders computing bullet trajectory, powder charge, and velocity based on ballistic coefficients. It is a specialized mathematical calculating instrument, fitting under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Scale Model Aircraft Weight & Balance Calculator
A slide rule-style calculator for RC hobbyists computing center of gravity and weight distribution for model aircraft. It is a specialized mathematical instrument, qualifying under drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
9017.20.10Sector Mathematical Instrument
A brass sector with proportional scales for multiplication, division, and geometric calculations. It is a historical mathematical calculating instrument, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.10Slide Rule Log-Log Engineering Calculator
A bamboo and metal slide rule with logarithmic scales for complex engineering calculations like multiplication, division, and trigonometry. It is a mathematical calculating instrument, classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.
9017.20.90Canon imagePROGRAF TM-200 Plotter
The Canon imagePROGRAF TM-200 is a 24-inch wide format inkjet plotter designed for producing technical drawings, CAD outputs, GIS maps, and posters. It uses LUCIA TD pigment ink to deliver fade-resistant, high-precision line work essential for drafting and mathematical plotting applications. This device qualifies under tariff item 9017.20.90 as an 'other' drawing or marking-out instrument, not elsewhere specified in the chapter.
9017.20.90Epson SureColor T3270 Technical Plotter
The Epson SureColor T3270 is a 24-inch technical plotter engineered for CAD, architecture, engineering, and construction applications. It features UltraChrome XD2 pigment ink for precise line quality and colour accuracy in technical drawings and maps. As a specialized plotting instrument for mathematical or design output, it falls under tariff item 9017.20.90 for other drawing or marking-out instruments.
9017.20.90Gaomon S620 Graphics Drawing Digitizer
The Gaomon S620 is a slim-line pen tablet digitizer that transmits hand position and pressure to computer processors, ideal for portable digital sketching and design work. It functions as an input device for drawing and marking-out applications in digital environments. This device is classified under tariff item 9017.20.90 as an other drawing or marking-out instrument for mathematical or technical use.
9017.20.90Graphtec FC9000 Flatbed Plotter Cutter
The Graphtec FC9000 is a flatbed plotter cutter designed for processing materials up to 24x36 inches, including sandblast masks, heat transfers, and precision templates. It combines plotting and cutting functions to follow mathematical patterns and templates with high accuracy. This device is classified under tariff item 9017.20.90 as an other drawing or marking-out instrument, given its role in producing precise technical patterns.
9017.20.90HP DesignJet T1530 Multifold Plotter
The HP DesignJet T1530 is a 36-inch multifunction plotter that integrates scanning, copying, and plotting functions for technical drawings and documents. Its core plotting capability is designed for producing high-precision architectural and engineering drawings. Despite its scanning features, it is classified under tariff item 9017.20.90 as an other drawing or marking-out instrument due to its primary plotting function.