Garmin GPS Antenna Printed Circuit Board Assembly

This printed circuit assembly integrates the antenna, RF receiver module, and signal processing chips for Garmin aviation GPS navigators used in aircraft cockpits. It falls under HTS 8529.90.16.60 as a subassembly of two or more parts fastened together, designed principally for radio navigational aid apparatus of heading 8526. The assembly provides precise satellite signal acquisition and navigation data processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8529.90Same rate: 35%

If designed for use with radio telephones or amateur radio equipment

PCAs principally for wireless communication transceivers fall under the radio telephone/telecom subheading rather than navigational aids.

8517.62.00Lower: 32.5% vs 35%

If the assembly functions as a complete radio transmitter module

Assemblies that transmit radio signals as finished machines are classified under heading 8517 for communication apparatus, not parts.

9031.80.80Same rate: 35%

If for industrial measuring or checking instruments, not navigation

If used in precision measurement equipment rather than radio navigation, it moves to optical/measuring instrument parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FCC certification and include equipment authorization documents as these assemblies contain radio frequency components

Provide detailed bills of materials (BOM) listing all ICs and passive components to verify classification under navigational aid parts

Avoid misclassification as complete GPS units (8526.91); ensure entry specifies 'subassembly for heading 8526 apparatus'

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