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Section XVIII — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

Heading 9017 — Drawing, markingout or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter.

Subheading 9017.20 — Other drawing, markingout or mathematical calculating instruments

HS code

9017.20.40

Dividers and compasses

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Last Verified Date - 1 October 2026
Common commodities
Aluminum technical drawing compassStainless steel geometry dividersBronze bow compass with adjustable legsBrass circle drawing tool for engineeringTitanium drafting divider with beamNickel-plated standard scriberHeavy-duty mechanical compass for architectureAnodized drawing compass with ballpoint penGraphite circle transfer toolHardened steel dividers with caliper style