Engineer’s Precision Drafting Compass
A high-precision metal compass designed for technical drawing and drafting, used by engineers to create accurate circles and arcs on blueprints. It falls under HTS 9017.20.80 as a drawing instrument not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90, distinct from mechanical drafting machines. The adjustable legs and needle point ensure fine control for architectural and engineering plans.
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If primarily used for direct length measurement rather than drawing
Instruments whose principal function is measuring length (e.g., with integrated scales) fall under 9017.80, not drawing instruments
If classified as a general mechanic's tool rather than precision drawing instrument
Base metal tools like basic compasses for pipe fitting may go to Chapter 82 as files/rasps, excluding Chapter 90 optical/measuring instruments
If imported as replacement parts like compass legs or points only
Parts and accessories for 9017 instruments classify under 9017.90 per Chapter Note 2, not as complete instruments
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the instrument is hand-held and not automated to avoid reclassification under heading 9017.10 for drafting machines
• Provide detailed technical specs and user manuals to confirm it's solely for drawing/marking-out, not measuring length (which may shift to 9017.80)
• Ensure origin certificates as many precision compasses come from Germany or Japan; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain metal drafting tools
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