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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

9017.20.20 Rulers 30 cm and below

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Last Verified Date - 1 October 2026
Common commodities
Metric straight edge (25cm)Standard plastic school ruler (24cm)Metal carpenter's rule (28cm)Wooden architect's scale (27cm)Small measuring stick (20cm)Mini metal surveyor's ruleA4 student's ruler (30cm, max)Engineering precision rule (15cm)Artist's drafting straight edge (18cm)Metal triangular ruler (26cm)