Pantograph Enlarging Drafting Machine
A mechanical linkage-based drafting machine that enlarges or reduces drawings proportionally using pivoting arms and tracing points. This is a drafting machine, falling under tariff item 9017.10.10.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device is a drawing instrument rather than a drafting machine
Other drawing instruments are classified under 9017.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the pantograph as a drafting machine under 9017.10.10, not as a general drawing instrument
• Provide documentation showing its use for scaling drawings
• Check if the device is subject to any Canadian import restrictions on mechanical instruments
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