Garmin GNC 255A GPS Navigator

The Garmin GNC 255A is a panel-mount GPS navigator designed for general aviation aircraft, providing aeronautical navigation data, approach information, and terrain awareness for safe flight operations. It falls under HTS 9014.20.80 as an aeronautical navigational instrument other than compasses, specifically for space and air navigation applications. This device integrates GPS receiver technology with aviation databases for precise positioning.

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%

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8526.91.00Same rate: 35%

If classified primarily as a radio navigational aid

Devices with significant radio navigation functions like VOR/ILS receivers may fall under radar and radio navigational aids instead of optical/aeronautical instruments.

8471.80.90.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If for ground-based aviation control units

If not specifically for in-flight aeronautical use but for airport ground navigation, it shifts to automatic data processing equipment.

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