Drafting Dividers with Replacement Points from Germany
Precision steel dividers for transferring measurements and scribing circles in technical drawings, including interchangeable needle and pencil points. HTS 9017.20.80 classification as marking-out instrument for drafting. Features locking screw for consistent point spacing.
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
• Distinguish from watchmaker’s dividers (9018) by proving larger scale for drafting sheets
• Count replacement points separately in commercial invoices to avoid undervaluation claims
• Tolerance specifications in documentation confirm instrument-grade precision vs tool-grade