Furuno DS-30 Digital Depth Sounder from China
The Furuno DS-30 is a compact digital depth sounder designed for marine vessels, displaying real-time water depth measurements using sonar technology. It falls under HTS 9014.80.2000 as a depth-sounding apparatus specifically intended for ships' navigation and safety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Verify the device is solely for marine depth sounding, not integrated fish finders, to avoid reclassification under fishing equipment headings
• Include maritime type-approval certificates and user manuals proving navigational purpose for customs compliance
• Ensure packaging labels clearly indicate 'ships' depth-sounding apparatus' to prevent misclassification as general sonar