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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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