Garmin VHF 215 Marine Radio from Germany
Garmin VHF 215 is a fixed-mount marine VHF-FM transceiver with NMEA 0183 connectivity for boat integration. It qualifies for HTS 8525.60.10.40 as marine VHF-FM transmission apparatus with reception.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation specifies marine channel operation and DSC functionality
• Avoid common pitfall of missing IP67 rating proof leading to general radio classification
• Pair with proper end-user certificates for recreational vs commercial vessel use