Optical instruments
Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof: > Other instruments and appliances: > Optical instruments
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 9014.80.10.00
Optical Sextant
A precision optical instrument used for celestial navigation by measuring angles between celestial bodies and the horizon. It falls under HTS 9014.80.10.00 as an optical navigational appliance essential for maritime and aviation positioning without reliance on electronic systems.
Marine Optical Hand Bearing Compass
A handheld optical compass with sighting tube for precise marine bearings, used for navigation and docking. Classified under HTS 9014.80.10.00 for its optical sighting mechanism distinguishing it from magnetic compasses.
Periscope Optical Viewer
Compact optical periscope for submarine or vehicle navigation, providing above-waterline viewing through mirrored prisms. HTS 9014.80.10.00 covers this as an optical navigational appliance per Chapter 90 exclusions.
Optical Gyrocompass
Fiber optic gyroscope-based compass for stable directional reference independent of Earth's magnetic field. Falls under HTS 9014.80.10.00 as an optical navigational instrument leveraging light interference patterns.
Rangefinder Binoculars for Navigation
Marine binoculars with integrated optical rangefinder for distance measurement to landmarks during navigation. HTS 9014.80.10.00 applies to this combined optical navigational appliance.
Optical Drift Meter
Instrument measuring ship drift velocity optically by tracking sea surface patterns against fixed reticle. Classified HTS 9014.80.10.00 as specialized optical navigational appliance for current compensation.
Station Pointer Optical Instrument
Three-arm optical protractor for plotting ship's position from chart bearings, viewed through sighting telescope. HTS 9014.80.10.00 for this classic optical navigational positioning tool.
Azimuth Mirror Optical Accessory
Precision mirror assembly for measuring magnetic compass azimuth error using celestial bodies optically. Classifies under HTS 9014.80.10.00 as navigational optical appliance per Chapter parts rules.