Portable Field Drafting Machine Kit from Germany
Collapsible drafting machine with tripod legs, magnifier, and carrying case for on-site surveying and as-built drawings. Aluminum construction for field durability, classified HTS 9017.10.80.00 as other portable drafting machine. Excludes machine technical use per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include weight specs under 20kg for hand-carry import options through express services
• Mark as 'field surveying instrument' but classify specifically as drafting to avoid 9015
• TSA-compliant case locks required for air shipment to construction sites