Aircraft Optical Ground Speed Indicator

Optical doppler system measuring ground speed by analyzing terrain reflection patterns from aircraft. Fits HTS 9014.20.20.00 as an optical aeronautical navigation instrument for low-altitude flight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

9014.20.40.00Same rate: 35%

If non-optical radar or inertial types

Other aeronautical instruments without optical components use different subheading.

9013.90Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If laser distance measuring devices

General laser rangefinders not for aeronautical navigation classify under 9013.

9030.84.00.00Same rate: 35%

If industrial speed measuring equipment

Non-aeronautical optical speed sensors go to general measuring instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FAA certification for IFR/ VFR navigation applications required

Specify optical doppler wavelength in technical descriptions

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