HS code for tape measures
HS code
9017.80
US HTS code
9017.80.00
US general duty
5.3%
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28
Instruments for measuring length used by hand, such as tape measures, are 9017.80.
US tariff lines under 9017.80
| US HTS code | Description | General duty |
|---|---|---|
| 9017.80.00 | Other instruments | 5.3% |
Import duty on tape measures by country
Import into the US
5.3%
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Import into the UK
2%
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Import into the EU
2.7%
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Extra duties may apply
The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.
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