Heading 9014

HTS code 9014Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter
90Optical and medical instruments
Tariff lines
19
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 9014

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
9014.10.1000Optical instruments (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Direction finding compasses)FreeNo.
9014.10.6000Gyroscopic compasses, other than electrical (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Direction finding compasses > Other)FreeNo.
9014.10.7030Gyroscopic compasses (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Direction finding compasses > Other > Other > Electrical)FreeNo.
9014.10.7060Other (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Direction finding compasses > Other > Other > Electrical)FreeNo.
9014.10.9000Other (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Direction finding compasses > Other > Other)FreeNo.
9014.20.2000Optical instruments and appliances (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses))FreeNo.
9014.20.4000Automatic pilots (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) > Other)FreeNo.
9014.20.6000Electrical (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) > Other > Other)FreeNo.
9014.20.8040For use in civil aircraft (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) > Other > Other > Other)FreeNo.
9014.20.8080Other (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) > Other > Other > Other)FreeNo.
9014.80.1000Optical instruments (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Other instruments and appliances)FreeNo.
9014.80.2000Ships' logs and depth-sounding apparatus (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Other instruments and appliances > Other)FreeNo.
9014.80.4000Electrical (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Other instruments and appliances > Other > Other)FreeNo.
9014.80.5000Other (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Other instruments and appliances > Other > Other)FreeNo.
9014.90.1000Of articles covered by subheading 9014.20.40 (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Parts and accessories)Freekg
9014.90.2040For use in civil aircraft (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Parts and accessories > Of articles covered by subheading 9014.20.80)FreeNo.
9014.90.2080Other (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Parts and accessories > Of articles covered by subheading 9014.20.80)FreeNo.
9014.90.4000Of articles covered by subheading 9014.80.50 (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Parts and accessories)Freekg
9014.90.6000Other (Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof > Parts and accessories)Freekg

Documents required to import under 9014

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 9014?
HTS heading 9014 covers direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof. It sits in Chapter 90 (optical and medical instruments) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 19 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9014?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 9014 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 90