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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 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Products classified under HTS 9014.10.90.00
Handheld GPS Navigator
A portable GPS device designed for marine and outdoor navigation, featuring satellite signal reception and waypoint storage. It falls under HTS 9014.10.90.00 as a navigational appliance other than direction finding compasses, used for determining position and course. Excluded from optical or automatic control instruments per Chapter 90 notes.
Marine Gyrocompass Stabilizer
An electronic gyroscopic device for stabilizing ship headings and true north orientation during navigation. Classified under HTS 9014.10.90.00 as other navigational appliances distinct from simple magnetic compasses. Specifically designed for marine vessel course determination.
Aircraft Attitude Indicator
An inertial navigation instrument displaying pitch and roll for aircraft orientation during flight. Falls under HTS 9014.10.90.00 as other navigational appliances for aviation use. Not a direction finding compass but essential for spatial awareness.
Portable Sextant
A traditional marine navigation tool for measuring angles between celestial bodies and horizon to determine position. Classified in HTS 9014.10.90.00 as other navigational instruments beyond compasses. Remains relevant for backup navigation in GPS-denied environments.
Inertial Navigation Unit
A self-contained system using accelerometers and gyroscopes for dead reckoning navigation without external references. HTS 9014.10.90.00 covers this as other navigational appliances for military or commercial vehicles. Independent of GPS or radio signals.
Electronic Chart Plotter
A marine navigation display integrating GPS, charts, and radar overlays for route planning. Classified under HTS 9014.10.90.00 as navigational appliances other than compasses. Essential for recreational and commercial boating.
Submarine Periscope Nav Adapter
An electronic bearing indicator attachment for submarine periscopes providing directional data. Falls under HTS 9014.10.90.00 as other navigational appliances, excluding telescopic sights per note. Used for underwater vessel orientation.
Hiking Altimeter Compass Hybrid
A wrist-mounted device combining digital compass, altimeter, and barometer for outdoor navigation. HTS 9014.10.90.00 as other navigational instruments for personal use. Exceeds simple compasses with multi-function navigation.
Radar Direction Finder
A receiver appliance for locating radio beacon directions in aviation/marine navigation. Classified HTS 9014.10.90.00 as other navigational appliances. Processes DF signals for bearing information.
Autopilot Course Computer
Digital processor calculating optimal courses integrating wind/current data for vessels. HTS 9014.10.90.00 for other navigational appliances supporting autopilot systems. Not containing compasses themselves.
Doppler Speed Log
Underwater acoustic device measuring vessel speed through water for navigation. Falls under HTS 9014.10.90.00 as other navigational appliances. Provides ground-referenced speed data.
Navigation Plotting Table Light
Red-filtered lamp specifically for chart table illumination during night navigation. HTS 9014.10.90.00 as navigational appliance accessory, but principally for visual aid in plotting. Designed to preserve night vision.
VOR Navigation Receiver
Aviation radio receiver for VHF Omnidirectional Range beacons providing bearing information. Classified HTS 9014.10.90.00 as other navigational appliances. Standard equipment in aircraft panels.
Echo Sounder Fish Finder
Dual-purpose marine appliance for depth sounding and fish location via sonar. HTS 9014.10.90.00 as navigational instrument for bottom contour mapping. Used by fishing vessels for safe navigation.
Magnetic Variation Sensor
Sensor compensating for magnetic declination in electronic compass systems. Falls under HTS 9014.10.90.00 as navigational appliance enhancing compass accuracy. Critical for true north conversion.