Marine Optical Hand Bearing Compass from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide IMO compliance documentation for marine navigational equipment approval
• Label clearly as 'optical navigational instrument' to prevent misclassification as sporting goods