Arma Brown Gyrocompass Model 14 from China
The Arma Brown Model 14 is a legacy non-electrical gyrocompass used in military surplus for training simulators, employing mechanical gimbals and gyros. It fits HTS 9014.10.60.00 as a gyroscopic direction finder excluding electrical types. Valued for its historical accuracy in navigational instruction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• For surplus items, provide de-militarization certificates to ease customs scrutiny
• Label clearly as training equipment to distinguish from active navigational use