Garmin GPSMAP 276C Marine Navigator from Japan
A portable GPS receiver designed for marine navigation, providing real-time positioning, route planning, and waypoint navigation using radio signals from satellites. It falls under HTS 8526.91.00 as radio navigational aid apparatus because it receives GNSS radio signals to determine location and aid navigation. This waterproof unit is popular among boaters for its chartplotting capabilities.
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
• Verify FCC certification for radio frequency devices and ensure compliance with US spectrum regulations
• Include detailed technical specs in documentation to confirm classification as navigational aid, not communication equipment