Heading · Chapter 90

9017

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, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

5 subheadings make up heading 9017 in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical…).

Duty rates compared

Subheadings 5

EU: imports by month

last 12 months€320.8m-4.3% · previous 12 months
Average import price€13.56 per kg
Jan 2024: €26.7mFeb 2024: €24.4mMar 2024: €28.5mApr 2024: €26.3mMay 2024: €27.7mJun 2024: €27.1mJul 2024: €32mAug 2024: €26.9mSept 2024: €28.2mOct 2024: €30.4mNov 2024: €27.3mDec 2024: €22.3mJan 2025: €27.9mFeb 2025: €30.7mMar 2025: €28.8mApr 2025: €24.9mMay 2025: €29.2mJun 2025: €28.6mJul 2025: €32.1mAug 2025: €24.7mSept 2025: €29.1mOct 2025: €23.9mNov 2025: €25.3mDec 2025: €24.3mJan 2026: €24mFeb 2026: €25.2mMar 2026: €32.2mApr 2026: €31.5mMay 2026: €24.4mJun 2026: €31.9mJul 2026: €26.8mAug 2026: €22.2m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

World trade in 2024

9017 · US$2.6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$52.2kUS$52.2k+US$1.4m+US$26.1m+> US$111.3m

Exports: 186
  1. China: US$1bn
  2. Japan: US$260m
  3. Germany: US$206.3m
  4. United States: US$204.3m
  5. Thailand: US$121.2m
  6. Vietnam: US$111.3m
  7. United Kingdom: US$65.6m
  8. Switzerland: US$41.3m
  9. France: US$40.3m
  10. Netherlands: US$38.8m
  11. Indonesia: US$37m
  12. Czechia: US$36.5m
  13. Taiwan: US$36.3m
  14. Italy: US$31.1m
  15. India: US$29.9m
  16. Poland: US$28.9m
  17. Sweden: US$27.8m
  18. South Korea: US$26.1m
  19. Belgium: US$25.2m
  20. Spain: US$22.1m
  21. Austria: US$21m
  22. Saudi Arabia: US$16.9m
  23. Singapore: US$15.6m
  24. Romania: US$15.2m
  25. Malaysia: US$12.8m
  26. Mexico: US$12.1m
  27. Denmark: US$7.6m
  28. Canada: US$7m
  29. Slovakia: US$6.2m
  30. Hong Kong SAR China: US$5.9m
  31. Türkiye: US$5.6m
  32. South Africa: US$5.1m
  33. Slovenia: US$4.6m
  34. Australia: US$3.5m
  35. Russia: US$3.2m
  36. Hungary: US$3.2m
  37. Brazil: US$2.9m
  38. Israel: US$2.9m
  39. Bulgaria: US$2.7m
  40. Peru: US$1.8m
  41. Portugal: US$1.6m
  42. Finland: US$1.5m
  43. Tunisia: US$1.5m
  44. Philippines: US$1.4m
  45. Ireland: US$1.4m
  46. Croatia: US$1.3m
  47. Kazakhstan: US$1.2m
  48. Greece: US$1.2m
  49. United Arab Emirates: US$1.1m
  50. Chile: US$1.1m
  51. Norway: US$1m
  52. Serbia: US$921.5k
  53. El Salvador: US$813.9k
  54. Argentina: US$788.6k
  55. Lithuania: US$785.8k
  56. Luxembourg: US$687.2k
  57. Estonia: US$656.1k
  58. Latvia: US$649.4k
  59. Colombia: US$525.4k
  60. New Zealand: US$518.5k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1bn 39.9%
2 Japan US$260m 9.9%
3 Germany US$206.3m 7.9%
4 United States US$204.3m 7.8%
5 Thailand US$121.2m 4.6%
6 Vietnam US$111.3m 4.3%
7 United Kingdom US$65.6m 2.5%
8 Switzerland US$41.3m 1.6%
9 France US$40.3m 1.5%
10 Netherlands US$38.8m 1.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$391.1m 14.9%
2 Germany US$186.5m 7.1%
3 China US$92.8m 3.5%
4 Netherlands US$89.6m 3.4%
5 France US$83.4m 3.2%
6 Canada US$82.1m 3.1%
7 Mexico US$79.6m 3%
8 Malaysia US$73.5m 2.8%
9 Japan US$73.2m 2.8%
10 Vietnam US$68.3m 2.6%

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 9017 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2%. 2 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 9017 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.7% (average 2.2%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 9017 covers 18 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.7%. 3 of them are duty-free.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 9017 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5.8% (average 3.4%). 2 of them are duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.

World trade in heading 9017 goods reached US$2.6bn in 2024, up 4.3% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 39.9% of the total, ahead of Japan.

The United States imported the most (US$391.1m).

The United Kingdom ranked 7th among 186 exporters with US$65.6m.

The United Kingdom imported US$64.9m.

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for 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, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter?

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, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter fall under HS heading 9017, part of chapter 90, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9017 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9017 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating…?

China, with US$1bn in 2024 (39.9% of world exports).

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