VHF Marine Radio with GPS DSC from Japan
A fixed-mount VHF radio with integrated GPS for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) position reporting in marine distress/safety navigation. HTS 8526.91.00 applies as radio navigational aid apparatus combining communication with position data sharing. Class D DSC compliant.
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
• USCG DSC certification mandatory; include in import docs
• Separate GPS module justifies navigational over pure comms classification