Sandel ST3400 TaRAWS Terrain Alert System from China
Sandel ST3400 TaRAWS provides terrain awareness and avoidance with GPS-based navigation mapping for civil aircraft. Under HTS 9014.20.8040 as an aeronautical navigational appliance enhancing safety. Displays real-time terrain and obstacle alerts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include terrain database licensing and TSO-C151b certification documents
• Classify as navigational rather than warning device; reference FAA AC 20-167
• Avoid bulk import without aircraft model specifics; leads to HTS disputes