Portable Field Drafting Machine Kit from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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