Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. exports of Parts & Accessories for Drafting Instruments & Hand-Held Length Measuring Tools (SITC 87424) totaled $271K in August 2026.
Importers of Parts & Accessories for Drafting Instruments & Hand-Held Length Measuring Tools paid $721 in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.58% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataReplacement blades for drafting machines, spare jaws and depth rods for calipers, thimble assemblies for micrometers, and replacement blades or cases for measuring tapes are representative of the components traded under this heading. The market is driven by aftermarket demand in manufacturing maintenance and metrology calibration programs, where worn contact surfaces and damaged scales require periodic replacement. Correct classification requires confirming that the part is dedicated to a covered instrument type — drafting tables, mathematical calculating instruments, or hand-held length measuring tools — rather than a general mechanical component.
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A digital readout module designed and sold specifically as a replacement for a caliper or micrometer is generally classifiable as a part of a length measuring instrument under this heading, provided it is not a general-purpose display adaptable to other uses. If the module is a standard electronic display component with broad applicability, it may be classified under electronic components headings. Manufacturer documentation confirming dedicated instrument use is the key supporting evidence.
Yes. All imported articles, including small instrument parts, must be marked with the country of origin in a conspicuous location that survives normal handling. For very small components such as micrometer thimbles or caliper jaws, marking the smallest container in which the article reaches the ultimate purchaser is an accepted alternative when direct marking is impractical. Failure to mark correctly can result in additional duties and delays at the port of entry.
Basic heading 368 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 87424 · $271K of $18.4B
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 73% of it.
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$125KYoY · free account
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$271KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.3M of Parts & Accessories for Drafting Instruments & Hand-Held Length Measuring Tools.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.