Code 9017 80 · Heading 9017

Other hand-held instruments for measuring length

This code covers hand-held instruments and apparatus for measuring length that are not otherwise specified in the supplied tariff group. It does not cover the separately named drawing, calculation, micrometre, caliper, metre-measure, or parts and accessories classes.

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Instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand, n.e.s.

This is the catch-all under 9017: it covers what the sibling codes below do not.

Within the parent group, this is for hand-held length-measuring instruments that are not drawing boards or machines, drawing or calculation instruments, micrometres, calipers, metre measures, or parts and accessories.

• 9017 10 Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic (excl. units for automatic data-processing equipment)
• 9017 20 Drawing, marking-out and mathematical calculating instruments (excl. drafting tables and machines and calculating machines)
• 9017 30 Micrometers, callipers and gauges (excl. gauges without adjustable devices of subheading 9031.80)
• 9017 90 Parts and accessories for drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments and instruments for measuring length for use in the hand, n.e.s.

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2 codes below this one

• 9017 80 10 Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales No rate on file → Save
• 9017 80 90 Hand-held instruments for measuring length, n.e.s. No rate on file → Save

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Classification decides the rate here: from 0.0% to 2.7%.

• 9017 10 Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic (excl. units for automatic data-processing equipment) 0.0–2.7%^*
• 9017 20 Drawing, marking-out and mathematical calculating instruments (excl. drafting tables and machines and calculating machines) 0.0–2.7%^*
• 9017 30 Micrometers, callipers and gauges (excl. gauges without adjustable devices of subheading 9031.80) 2.7%^*
• 9017 80 Instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand, n.e.s. you are here No rate on file
• 9017 90 Parts and accessories for drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments and instruments for measuring length for use in the hand, n.e.s. 2.7%^*

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

• 90.17.8000

  Other instruments

  Ordinary duty

  Duty free^*

  Goods of EU origin

  Duty free^* You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

• All 2 UK lines under this code

  They all have the same duty rates shown here.

  Ordinary duty

  2.0%^*

  Goods of EU origin

  Duty free^* You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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* Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.