Drafting Dividers with Replacement Points from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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