Furuno DS-30 Digital Depth Sounder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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