Digital Drafting Machine Caliper Head

This precision caliper head is a replacement part specifically designed for digital drafting machines classified under HTS 9017.10.40. It features high-accuracy digital readouts for measuring lengths in technical drawings and engineering layouts. As a dedicated accessory, it falls under 9017.90.01.05 per Chapter 90 classification rules for parts of listed instruments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9031.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If used as a general precision measuring instrument not tied to drafting machines

Measuring or checking instruments not specifically for Chapter 90 articles classify under 9031 per note 5

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 35%

If classified as a machine tool accessory rather than drafting instrument part

Fittings for adjusting work on machine tools fall under 8466, outside Chapter 90 scope

9029.90.40.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If the part incorporates speedometers or revolution counters

Parts for revolution counters and production counters go to 9029, not 9017 accessories

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