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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is a drafting table rather than a drafting machine
Drafting tables are classified separately from drafting machines.
If the device functions primarily as a computer output printer
Printers and plotters for general computer output fall under Chapter 84.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is classified as a drafting machine under 9017.10.10, not a printer or plotter
• Have technical documentation ready to show it is used for drawing, not general printing
• Verify if the machine requires electrical safety certification (CSA/UL) before import
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