Find HS Code and trade information for contour gauge pencil set

Contour Gauge Pencil Set

A contour gauge pencil set is a tool used primarily for accurately copying irregular shapes for transfer to another surface, commonly employed in woodworking, metalworking, tiling, and DIY projects. It typically consists of a contour gauge and a set of pencils.

Material:

• Contour Gauge: Usually constructed from high-impact plastic or durable metal (often stainless steel) to maintain shape and withstand repeated use. The pins are commonly made of hardened steel.
• Pencils: Standard graphite pencils, often with varying hardness grades (e.g., HB, 2B) for different marking needs. Some sets include mechanical pencils for consistent line width.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a contour gauge pencil set is to create a precise replica of a complex shape. This is useful for tasks where direct measurement is difficult or impractical.

Function:

The contour gauge functions by having a series of fine pins that conform to the shape of the object being copied. When pressed against a surface, the pins extend to match the contours. The resulting pin profile is then transferred to another material, often wood, metal, or tile, by tracing along the pins with a pencil. The pencil set provides the means to clearly mark the transferred contour.

Usage Scenarios:

• Woodworking: Copying curves for furniture making, molding, and trim work.
• Metalworking: Transferring shapes for cutting, bending, or welding metal pieces.
• Tiling: Duplicating tile patterns for corners, edges, or custom installations.
• DIY Projects: Replicating shapes for various crafts, home repairs, and custom designs.
• Automotive Repair: Matching body panel curves for repairs or modifications.

Common Types:

• Plastic Contour Gauge: More affordable, suitable for general use and less demanding applications.
• Metal Contour Gauge: More durable and precise, ideal for professional use and frequent applications. Stainless steel versions resist corrosion.
• Large Contour Gauge: Designed for copying larger objects or longer curves.
• Small Contour Gauge: Suitable for intricate details and smaller projects.
• Locking Contour Gauge: Features a locking mechanism to maintain the pin profile during transfer, useful for complex shapes or longer distances.
• Contour Gauge with Pencil Holder: Integrates a holder for the pencils, providing a convenient all-in-one solution.
• Adjustable Contour Gauge: Allows adjustment of pin depth for different material thicknesses.

The declared goods, a contour gauge pencil set, can be classified under the following HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 8205517500: This HS code covers “Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Household tools, and parts thereof: Other”. A contour gauge, used for copying shapes, falls under the category of household tools. The pencil component would be considered part of this tool set.

  • 82: Articles of cutlery, hand tools, implements, cutlery shears and associated articles.
  • 05: Hand tools (excluding those of heading 82.01, 82.02, 82.03, 82.04, 82.06 or 82.07)
  • 51: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof
  • 75: Household tools, and parts thereof
  • 00: Other

• 8214100000: This HS code covers “Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof: Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners (nonmechanical) and blades and other parts thereof”. The pencil component of the set could be considered under this code, specifically as a component similar to an erasing knife or pencil sharpener.

  • 82: Articles of cutlery, hand tools, implements, cutlery shears and associated articles.
  • 14: Other articles of cutlery
  • 10: Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners (nonmechanical) and blades and other parts thereof
  • 00: Other

• 8205598000: This HS code covers “Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Other”. If the contour gauge is not specifically classified elsewhere, it may fall under this broader category of "other handtools."

  • 82: Articles of cutlery, hand tools, implements, cutlery shears and associated articles.
  • 05: Hand tools (excluding those of heading 82.01, 82.02, 82.03, 82.04, 82.06 or 82.07)
  • 59: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included
  • 80: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof
  • 00: Other

Regarding HS code 8214100000, please note the tax rate is 0.3¢ each + 4.2%, with a potential 30% add-on tariff starting April 2, 2025.