Garmin inReach Explorer+ Satellite Communicator from Germany
Handheld satellite messenger with GPS navigation, digital compass, and SOS signaling for off-grid marine use. Electrical navigational instrument under HTS 9014.80.4000 providing direction finding independent of cellular networks. Includes topographic maps.
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
• Declare satellite frequency approvals (Iridium network) for spectrum compliance
• Emphasize standalone navigation to avoid telecom apparatus classification
• Track battery safety certifications for lithium imports