Sperry Marine MK 37 Gyrocompass from China

The Sperry Marine MK 37 is a non-electrical gyroscopic compass designed for marine navigation, utilizing mechanical gyroscopes to maintain directional reference without relying on electrical power for the core gyro mechanism. It falls under HTS 9014.10.60.00 as a gyroscopic compass other than electrical, specifically for direction finding in maritime applications. This model is widely used on commercial vessels for reliable heading information.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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

Verify the compass is certified non-electrical gyroscopic per manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification under electrical headings

Include maritime type-approval certificates and gyro mechanism diagrams in documentation for customs clearance

Beware of pitfalls like incomplete vibration resistance testing reports, which can delay approval for shipboard use

Sperry Marine MK 37 Gyrocompass from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9014.10.60.00