Proportional Divider Caliper from Germany
Two-point caliper with ratio adjustment for scaling drawings up/down. Classified HTS 9017.20.80 as drawing instrument despite caliper form. Locking mechanism maintains selected ratio.
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
• Ratio mechanism documentation proves drawing function
• Differentiate from plain vernier calipers (9017.80)
• Architectural examples in literature support classification