Engineer's Folding Rule from Japan
19th-century style wooden folding engineer's rule with brass joints, 24 inches extended. Traditional hand measuring rod under HTS 9017.80.00.00. Dual metric/imperial scales.
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
• Wood origin certificates for Lacey Act compliance
• Age declaration for potential antique duty relief
• Preserve original finish to maintain classification