Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Drafting Tables and Machines (Including Automatic) (HS 901710) totaled $101K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Drafting Tables and Machines (Including Automatic) paid $40K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 39.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Drafting Tables and Machines (Including Automatic) imports of $101K in August 2026 ran 64% below the year-to-date monthly average of $278K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMechanical and computer-driven drafting tables — including flatbed plotters that physically move a drawing head across a medium — serve architectural, engineering, and technical illustration workflows where large-format precision layout is required. The US schedule distinguishes plotters (9017104000) from other drafting tables and machines (9017108000), a split that reflects the functional divergence between output-oriented plotter devices and traditional drafting table hardware. China is the leading import source, and goods from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making European alternatives from Germany and Italy increasingly relevant for cost-sensitive buyers. Importers should verify whether a device's primary function is drafting/plotting or printing, as large-format inkjet printers may classify under Chapter 84 rather than here.
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A flatbed plotter classified under 9017104000 mechanically moves a pen, blade, or similar tool across a medium to produce drawings or cut patterns — its output mechanism is physical contact with the substrate. A large-format inkjet or laser printer deposits ink or toner and classifies under Chapter 84. The distinction turns on the output technology: pen/blade contact versus ink deposition. Hybrid devices that do both require analysis of the article's essential character, and a binding ruling from CBP may be advisable.
Drafting tables and machines originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should account for this additional duty layer in landed-cost calculations and verify whether any product-specific exclusions apply at the time of entry. Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom are alternative supplier countries not subject to Section 301 measures.
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Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 9017
Subheading 901710 · $101K of $34.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9017108000 | Drafting Table & Machines Wheth/not Automat, NESOI | $91K | 40.18% | 100.00% | $37K |
| 9017104000 | Drafting Tabl & Machins Wheth/not Automat, Plotters | $10K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9017100000 | Drafting Table & Machines Whether or not Automatic | $68K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$101KYoY · free account
Exports
$68KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.8M of Drafting Tables and Machines (Including Automatic) and exported $1.1M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 100% of it. China pays 40.6% duty; Taiwan 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 39.91% of imports for consumption.