Center Gauge
A 30/60-degree center gauge used for setting lathe tool grinding angles and finding centerlines. It falls under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a handheld gauge for measuring angles and lengths, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gauge is part of a set with other drawing or calculating instruments
Sets of instruments for length measurement may be classified under the residual heading for other instruments.
If the gauge incorporates electronic measuring or checking functions beyond simple manual use
Measuring or checking instruments with electronic features may fall under Chapter 90 heading 9031.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the gauge is presented as a standalone measuring instrument, not as a part of a machine tool
• Declare the material (e.g
• steel) accurately for CBSA verification
• Keep invoices showing the gauge's specific use for angle and centerline measurement
Related Products under Tariff item 9017.30.00
Accu-Lab Dial Caliper 0-200mm
A shockproof dial caliper with a balanced beam design, offering a 200mm measurement capacity. It is a hand-held instrument for measuring length, classified under this tariff item as a caliper with an analog dial readout.
Brown & Sharpe TESA Vernier Micrometer
A high-precision vernier micrometer with tungsten carbide measuring faces, designed for 0-25mm range measurements. It is a specialized hand-held instrument for measuring length, fitting under this tariff item as a micrometer.
Depth Micrometer
A ratchet-style depth micrometer with interchangeable rods for measuring depths from 0 to 6 inches with 0.001-inch resolution. It is classified under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a dedicated handheld depth gauge for length measurement.
Dial Indicator Gauge
A mechanical dial indicator gauge with 0.0005-inch resolution and a continuous dial for measuring surface flatness and runout on lathes. It is classified under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a handheld comparator-style gauge for manual length verification.
Digital Vernier Caliper
A handheld digital vernier caliper with a digital readout for measuring internal, external, and depth dimensions up to 6 inches. It is classified under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a handheld caliper for length measurement, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90.
Feeler Gauge Strip Set
A brass blade feeler gauge set with thicknesses from 0.0015 to 0.035 inches for checking clearances in engines and machinery. It is classified under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a handheld gauge for length measurement, not specified elsewhere.