Horizon Optical Scanner for Aircraft from Germany
Optical sensor scanning the horizon line to provide attitude reference for autopilot systems in commercial airliners. Classified in HTS 9014.20.20.00 for its role as an optical instrument in aeronautical navigation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit ARINC standards compliance for airline integration
• Document optical wavelength specs for customs verification
• Avoid misclassification as general photocells under 9026; highlight navigation integration