SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS Messenger from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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