9017

Analysis

Heading 9017 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers 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…. It divides into 5 six-digit subheadings and 9 eight-digit tariff lines, with 17 ten-digit statistical suffixes below them.

2 of its 8 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (25%) and 6 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 5.8%. The median line pays 3.9%.

The spread of 5.8 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 5.8%, applies to 9017.30.40 (micrometers and calipers).

Its median rate of 3.9% sits at the 89th percentile of the headings in chapter 90.

1 of the lines carry specific or compound rates (per kilogram, per dozen and so on) rather than a percentage, so their burden depends on the unit value of the goods.

The largest subheadings are 9017.20 (other drawing, marking-out or mathematical…, 3 lines), 9017.10 (drafting tables and machines, whether or not…, 2 lines), 9017.30 (micrometers, calipers and gauges, 2 lines) and 9017.80 (unnamed, 1 line).