SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS Messenger from Germany
Satellite-based GPS tracker for outdoor safety, sending pre-programmed location updates and SOS via Globalstar. Classified HTS 8526.91.00.40 as radio navigational aid with one-way position reporting for wilderness navigation. Compact, no screen.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Globalstar frequency approvals (S-band) critical for clearance
• Battery life declarations for lithium safety transport
• SOS function doesn't trigger medical device rules; navigation primary