iGaging Digital Caliper 6 Inch from China
Battery-powered 6-inch (150mm) digital caliper with absolute encoder for absolute measurements. Classifies in HTS 9017.30.40.00 as electronic calipers remain hand-held length instruments, not automatic per Chapter 90 notes. Popular for woodworking and metalworking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Battery safety data sheet required for lithium cells in digital displays
• Declare IP rating if waterproof to confirm hand tool status
• USB output models need clarification they're not data-logging instruments