Garmin VHF 215 Marine Radio from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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