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Optical Gyrocompass from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Require gyro drift rate specifications under 0.1°/hr for proper high-precision instrument declaration

Classify based on optical fiber components per Chapter 90 parts rules, not electrical sensors