Garmin inReach Explorer+ Satellite Communicator from Japan
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 — 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
• Declare satellite frequency approvals (Iridium network) for spectrum compliance
• Emphasize standalone navigation to avoid telecom apparatus classification
• Track battery safety certifications for lithium imports