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Drafting Scale Ruler Combo

A triangular drafting scale combining architectural, engineering, and metric scales in one tool. It is a marking-out instrument for drawing, despite its scale features, and is classified under tariff item 9017.20.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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9017.20.90Higher: 2.5% vs Free

If it is not primarily a drawing instrument

Other drawing or marking-out instruments may be classified here.

9017.80.10Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If it is used for measuring length

Hand-held measuring instruments fall under this item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Emphasize its primary use in drawing, not measuring

• Ensure it is not classified as a measuring ruler

• Provide product documentation for CBSA

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