Furuno DS-30 Digital Depth Sounder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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