HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9017.10 – Drafting tables and machines; whether or not automatic
HS code 9017.10 is the 6-digit subheading for drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic. It is used for manual drafting tables, automatic drafting machines, drawing boards with parallel motion, light tables for tracing and CAD drafting tables.
What HS 9017.10 covers
This category encompasses drafting tables and machines, which are fundamental tools for architects, engineers, designers, and artists, enabling precise technical drawing and design work. While traditional manual drafting tables are still traded, this code increasingly includes sophisticated automatic drafting machines, often integrated with CAD/CAM systems, reflecting the evolution of design processes. Importers and exporters typically include manufacturers of specialized office and industrial furniture, distributors of technical drawing equipment, and educational institutions or design firms. The trade in these items supports industries ranging from architecture and construction to product design and manufacturing. Key aspects of this trade involve the ergonomic design of tables, the precision and automation capabilities of machines, and their compatibility with modern design software. The demand is influenced by infrastructure development, industrial growth, and the need for accurate technical documentation globally.
- Covers
- Manual drafting tables
- Automatic drafting machines
- Drawing boards with parallel motion
- Light tables for tracing
- CAD drafting tables
- Plotter tables
- Drawing machines for technical drawings
- Examples
- Mayline Ranger Drafting Table
- Mutoh Drafting Machine
- Kuhlmann Drafting System
- VEMCO V-Track Drafting Machine
- Safco Split Level Drafting Table
Codes often confused with 9017.10
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 940330 (wooden office furniture) or 940320 (metal office furniture) if the drafting table is seen merely as furniture, or with 847190 (other automatic data processing machines) if the "automatic" aspect is overemphasized without considering its primary drafting function.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 901710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901710 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 7.5% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $24M 63% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $3.0M 7.8% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $2.3M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $2.2M 7.5% of world imports
- 2 United States $2.0M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.8M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 9017.10 2
Brazil splits HS 9017.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9017.10.10 Automatic drafting tables and machinesAutomáticas
- 9017.10.90 Non-automatic drafting tables and machinesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.17 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9017.10
What is HS code 901710?
HS code 901710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Drafting tables and machines; whether or not automatic. This category encompasses drafting tables and machines, which are fundamental tools for architects, engineers, designers, and artists, enabling precise technical drawing and design work. While traditional manual drafting tables are still traded, this code increasingly includes sophisticated automatic drafting machines, often integrated with CAD/CAM systems, reflecting the evolution of design processes. Importers and exporters typically include manufacturers of specialized office and industrial furniture, distributors of technical drawing equipment, and educational institutions or design firms. The trade in these items supports industries ranging from architecture and construction to product design and manufacturing. Key aspects of this trade involve the ergonomic design of tables, the precision and automation capabilities of machines, and their compatibility with modern design software. The demand is influenced by infrastructure development, industrial growth, and the need for accurate technical documentation globally.
What products fall under HS code 901710?
Manual drafting tables, Automatic drafting machines, Drawing boards with parallel motion, Light tables for tracing, CAD drafting tables, Plotter tables, Drawing machines for technical drawings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 901710?
This code might be confused with 940330 (wooden office furniture) or 940320 (metal office furniture) if the drafting table is seen merely as furniture, or with 847190 (other automatic data processing machines) if the "automatic" aspect is overemphasized without considering its primary drafting function.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901710 in UN Comtrade data were China ($24M, 63% of world exports), Denmark ($3.0M) and the Netherlands ($2.3M). World exports came to about $38M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 901710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901710 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($2.2M, 7.5% of world imports), the United States ($2.0M) and Germany ($1.8M). World imports came to about $29M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 901710 structured?
HS code 901710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901710?
Brazil splits HS code 901710 into 2 NCM codes: 9017.10.10 (Automatic drafting tables and machines), 9017.10.90 (Non-automatic drafting tables and machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.