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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 9017.80 — Other instruments

HS code

9017.80.00 Other instruments

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Last Verified Date - 1 October 2026
Common commodities
Mechanical drafting compass with adjustable leadLaser distance measurer for construction sitesDigital protractor for precise anglesPortable level gauge for surface alignmentEngineer's scale rule for measuring lengthsHandheld vernier caliper for precision measurementsAutocad drafting pen with ergonomic gripAdjustable sliding T-square for straight linesMiscellaneous technical drawing templatesDigital angle finder tool for carpentry