Portable Field Drafting Machine Kit from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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