9017.20.70.00 - Plotters
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9017.20.70.00, specifically covers plotters. Plotters are output devices used in computing that create highly accurate vector graphics drawings by drawing lines. Unlike printers which typically use raster graphics (dots), plotters draw continuous lines using pens or other marking instruments, making them ideal for technical drawings, architectural plans, and other precise graphical representations.
This classification distinguishes plotters from sibling category 9017.20.40.00, which encompasses disc calculators, slide rules, and other mathematical calculating instruments. While both relate to calculation and drawing, this category focuses on the physical output of graphical designs, whereas the sibling is for instruments that perform mathematical computations. It also differs from the broader "Other" category (9017.20.80) by specifically identifying and classifying plotters as a distinct type of drawing instrument.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this classification. Therefore, classification within 9017.20.70.00 is determined by the definitive presence of a plotting mechanism designed to produce graphical output based on computer-generated data.