Drafting Curve Rule with Ship Curves

Specialized acrylic ruling edge with ship hull curves, flange curves, and helical curves for marine architecture and piping drawings. Used in professional drafting. HTS 9017.20.80.80 classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.6%+35.0%39.6%
🇲🇽Mexico4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇨🇦Canada4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇩🇪Germany4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇯🇵Japan4.6%+10.0%14.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

8908.00Lower: 10% vs 39.6%

If vessels/models accessories

Model ship accessories may classify with vessels (Chapter 89)

3926.90Lower: 15.3% vs 39.6%

If general plastic ruler

Lack of technical specification leads to Chapter 39 classification

9012.90Lower: 10% vs 39.6%

If microscope slide preparation

Certain microscopic preparation instruments classify under 9012

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Import Tips & Compliance

Industry-specific curve profiles prove specialized drawing instrument status,Document marine engineering application to avoid general template classification,Single vs set packaging affects statistical reporting suffix

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