Keuffel & Esser Decilon Slide Rule

The K&E Decilon features decimal-aligned scales for high-precision scientific calculations, popular among physicists and surveyors. Falls under HTS 9017.20.4000 as a specialized mathematical calculating instrument. White celluloid on wood construction with smooth cursor mechanism.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9017.20Same rate: 38.9%

If functions primarily as drafting/pantograph instrument

Larger devices for drawing/marking-out classify separately in 9017.20.10.

4813.10.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If paper/cardboard construction without rigid cursor

Cigarette paper-style flexible paper rules go to Chapter 48.

8470.90.01Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If modified with digital readout addition

Hybrid electro-mechanical calculators classify as parts of Chapter 84 machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide scale function charts; customs may test functionality to confirm calculating purpose

Historical replicas must specify reproduction scales identical to originals

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