Drafting Pantograph
An adjustable mechanical pantograph for enlarging or reducing drawings in architectural drafting. It is a drawing instrument, specifically a pantograph, and falls under tariff item 9017.80.90 as 'other instruments' for drawing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pantograph is not part of a drafting set that could be classified as a set
• Keep documentation on the materials used (aluminum, steel) for tariff verification
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