Kearfott Mechanical Gyrocompass

Kearfott's mechanical gyrocompass employs spun rotor gyros for inertial north alignment in non-electrical configuration for yachts. HTS 9014.10.60.00 applies to this direction-finding navigational appliance. Suitable for recreational and small commercial boats.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

8903Lower: 11% vs 17.5%

If pre-installed in imported yachts

Vessel-integrated instruments classify with the watercraft.

9032.89.60Higher: 36.7% vs 17.5%

If for automatic process control in industrial plants

Process control apparatus per chapter note 5 falls under 9032.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If plastic housings without gyro mechanism

Empty casings classify by material per general exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify yacht leisure use in invoices to potentially qualify for lower duties

Include gyro spin-up manual confirming manual mechanical initiation

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