Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 9014.80
9014.80.10: Other instruments and appliances: optical instruments
Other navigational instruments
Not declarable on its own: use one of its 1 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · checked on 24 October 2026
- 9014 Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof:
- 9014.80 Other instruments and appliances:
- 9014.80.10 Optical instruments
What you pay
Importing into USA
US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
No additional measures recorded for this origin.
Same subheading in other tariffs
9014.80 Other instruments and appliances
UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 3.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 20% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA lines: 9014.80
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- 600013215 HMRC
Towed Array Sonar System (TASS) The Towed Array Sonar System is used in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). The core components of the system are: • Towed Array Sensor Low Profile Towed Array (Includes Vibration Isolation Module (VIM) and Rope Tail). • Tow Cable – Provides mechanical tow interface…
- 600012216 HMRC
An underwater locator beacon (ULB), underwater locating device (ULD), or underwater acoustic beacon. This is a device that emits an acoustic pulse into the surrounding water upon activation by its water sensitive switch, intended to guide searchers equipped with a suitable receiver to the location…
- 600009805 HMRC
The product is Echo Sounder which is a general purpose echo sounder set for shallow and deep water used on surface and submarine vessels. The item is made from multiple components including: stainless steel housing, printed circuit boards, electrical relays, mechanical drive components, thermal…
Legal notes
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 9014.80.10 is one of 4 lines under subheading 9014.80, other instruments and appliances.
The general duty is free, and quantities are declared in p/st.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is 3.7%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is free, the Brazil duty is 20%, the Argentina duty is 12.6%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is free and the Nigeria duty is 5%.
The United States imported goods of subheading 9014.80 worth US$418m in 2024; the largest supplier was Taiwan, and the United Kingdom ranked 4th with US$44m.
Questions and answers
What is the USA import duty for HTS code 9014.80.10?
The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is free; the supplementary unit is p/st. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Where does the United States import these goods from?
For subheading 9014.80 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Taiwan (US$136m), followed by Mexico.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.