Heading 9014

Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof

19 declarable lines

Heading 9014 covers direction finding compasses, other navigational instruments and appliances, and their parts and accessories. It is split into four groups: compasses (9014.10), instruments for aeronautical or space navigation other than compasses (9014.20), all other navigational instruments (9014.80), and parts and accessories (9014.90). Every declarable line in this heading carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Magnetic direction finding compasses for boats and small craft
Gyroscopic compasses, electrical and non-electrical
Automatic pilots for aircraft
Optical navigation instruments for aeronautical use
Ships' logs and depth-sounding apparatus
Marine sextants and other optical navigational instruments
Parts and accessories for automatic pilots
Parts for depth-sounding apparatus

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the article is a compass or another navigational instrument or appliance.
If it is not a compass, decide whether it is for aeronautical or space navigation, or for other use.
For compasses and other instruments, check whether the article is optical, electrical, gyroscopic or other in construction.
For parts and accessories, identify the subheading of the article they serve, since 9014.90 splits by parent subheading.
For aeronautical items, check whether the article is for use in civil aircraft, which has its own lines.

Often confused with

GPS and other radio navigational aid receivers
These work by radio and are classified as radio navigational aid apparatus, not as navigational instruments of 9014.
Heading 8526
Surveying theodolites and levels
Surveying, hydrographic and meteorological instruments are named in 9015.
Heading 9015
Barometers and thermometers
Floating and recording measuring instruments of this kind belong to 9025.
Heading 9025
Speedometers and tachometers
Heading 9029 names speedometers and tachometers and excludes those of 9014.
Heading 9029
Binoculars and telescopes
Optical telescopes and binoculars are covered by 9005.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for an aircraft automatic pilot?

Automatic pilots for aeronautical or space navigation are classified in 9014.20.40.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.

What is the duty on an electrical gyroscopic compass?

Electrical gyroscopic compasses fall in 9014.10.70.30. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify parts for an aircraft automatic pilot?

Parts for articles of subheading 9014.20.40 are classified in 9014.90.10.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.