9017.20.80/Engineer’s Precision Drafting Compass/Japan

Engineer’s Precision Drafting Compass from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• 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