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Electronic Compass Calibration Sensor Housing

Protective housing for sensors used in calibrating electronic direction-finding compasses in marine navigation systems (9014.80.50). This part is classified under 9014.90.40.00 due to its principal use with these instruments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9031.80.80Same rate: 37.5%

If suitable for other non-navigational measuring instruments

Per Chapter notes, multi-use parts classify in 9031 if not solely for 9014 apparatus.

9026.10.60.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If for use in complete nautical electronic compass instruments

Complete instruments stay in 9014.80, but housings as parts go to 9014.90 per note 2(a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Supply calibration procedure manuals linking to 9014.80.50 systems for CBP review

• Use anti-corrosive materials certified for marine environments in declarations

• Separate from general sensors to avoid 9031 classification for measuring instruments