Micrometer Standard Setting Rods from China
Precision-ground gauge blocks used to calibrate and set zero on outside micrometers. These rods are parts of HTS 9017.90.0132 for micrometers under subheading 9017.20.70. Typically supplied in sets with tolerances of ±0.0001 inches.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Include calibration certificates traceable to NIST or equivalent for duty-free scientific instrument consideration
• Specify exact tolerance grades (e.g
• Grade 00) and material (carbide-tipped steel) in commercial invoice
• Import in protective cases labeled for specific micrometer models to avoid general gauge classification