S-TEC PSS Autopilot Controller from China
The S-TEC PSS (Primary Sun Sensor) Autopilot is a legacy system for small aircraft, offering heading hold, altitude hold, and navigation tracking. Classified under HTS 9014.20.40.00 for its role as an automatic pilot in aeronautical navigation. It interfaces with gyroscopes and radio nav systems to maintain flight paths autonomously.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Include detailed technical specs and PMA/STC approvals in customs declaration to prevent delays from aviation authority scrutiny
• Avoid common error of classifying as generic electronics; specify aeronautical use to stay in 9014
• Bundle with maintenance manuals for complete import kits to facilitate FAA airworthiness certification