Flight data recorders
Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: > Other machines and apparatus: > Electric synchros and transducers; flight data recorders; defrosters and demisters with electric resistors for aircraft: > Flight data recorders
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8543.70.42.00
Honeywell Solid-State Flight Data Recorder FDR-2000
The Honeywell FDR-2000 is a crash-survivable solid-state flight data recorder designed for commercial aircraft, capturing over 1,000 flight parameters including altitude, airspeed, and control inputs at high sampling rates. It meets FAA TSO-C123b and EUROCAE ED-56A standards for aviation data acquisition and storage. Classified under HTS 8543.70.42.00 as a dedicated flight data recorder for aircraft use.
L3Harris FA2100 Technical Voice & Flight Data Recorder
L3Harris FA2100 combines flight data recording with cockpit voice recording, storing 25 hours of audio and 88 flight parameters in a single underwater-locating crash-protected unit. Designed for business jets and regional aircraft per DO-160 environmental standards. Falls under HTS 8543.70.42.00 due to its specific flight data acquisition function for aviation safety.
Teledyne TSS FDR-500 Flight Data Recorder
Teledyne TSS FDR-500 is a lightweight flight data recorder for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and general aviation, capturing GPS position, attitude, and engine parameters with 128GB solid-state memory. Features MIL-STD-810G environmental protection and rapid data download. Classified under HTS 8543.70.42.00 as it meets flight data recorder specifications for aircraft applications.
GE Aviation Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit DFDAU
GE Aviation DFDAU serves as the primary flight data recorder interface, converting analog sensor signals to digital ARINC 429 format for storage in crash-survivable memory. Designed for Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo families. HTS 8543.70.42.00 classification reflects its dedicated aircraft flight data processing function.
Safran Data Flight Recorder SSFDR
Safran SSFDR provides solid-state flight data recording for regional jets, compliant with EUROCAE ED-112 minimum operational performance standards. Records 320 parameters at up to 64 samples/second with 2-hour solid-state memory capacity. Falls under HTS 8543.70.42.00 as specialized aircraft flight data apparatus.
Collins Aerospace FDR with Video Interface
Collins Aerospace FDR integrates traditional flight parameter recording with optional Quick Access Recorder (QAR) functionality and video interface for modern glass cockpits. Meets TSO-C123c and supports AFDX network protocols. Classified HTS 8543.70.42.00 for primary flight data acquisition role despite enhanced features.