Keuffel & Esser Decilon Slide Rule from Germany
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.
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
• Provide scale function charts; customs may test functionality to confirm calculating purpose
• Historical replicas must specify reproduction scales identical to originals