Measuring Tape Blade Return Spring from Germany
High-carbon steel constant force spring for professional 100-ft measuring tapes like Lufkin or Stanley FatMax. Provides smooth retraction without blade twisting. HTS 9017.90.01.60 as essential part of hand-held length measuring tapes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify tension ratings matching exact tape case dimensions in technical specs
• Test samples for proper retraction speed to verify measuring instrument function
• Avoid generic spring classification by including tape model compatibility charts