Vernier Caliper Extension Rods from China
Stainless steel extension rods for vernier calipers that enable measurement of deeper internal dimensions. These accessories belong to HTS 9017.90.0132 as parts of handheld calipers from subheading 9017.20.70. They attach directly to the caliper's main scale for extended reach up to 100mm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing attachment mechanism to prove classification as caliper-specific parts
• Ensure material composition declaration (e.g
• 420 stainless steel) for accurate duty assessment
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests general tool status; import in caliper accessory sets