Direction finding compasses — HTS 9014
Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof
Chapter 90 › Heading 9014
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9014 is a broad product category for navigation equipment. It generally covers direction-finding compasses, other navigational instruments and appliances, and identifiable parts and accessories for those goods. The heading can include equipment that determines or supports direction, position, course, or navigation, but the exact scope depends on the product’s design and function.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s principal function and determine whether it is a complete instrument, a compass, or a part or accessory. Then read the subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 9014. The further divisions are usually based on the instrument’s type or function and, where stated, its construction or other distinguishing features—not simply the material used. Confirm the complete tariff description, unit of quantity, and any applicable notes before filing.
What to check
- Describe what the item does, how it works, and whether it is a complete product or a part before searching the HTSUS.
- Compare the product with the exact subheading wording and any relevant section, chapter, or heading notes; do not choose a code from a keyword match alone.
- Check whether the item is specifically a direction-finding compass, another navigational instrument, or an identifiable part or accessory.
- Review technical specifications, photographs, manuals, and invoices to verify the item’s principal function and construction.
- Request a customs-broker review or seek a binding classification ruling when the product has multiple functions or its classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 9014 summary
Direction finding compasses is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9014.10 | Direction finding compasses |
| 9014.20 | Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) |
| 9014.80 | Other instruments and appliances |
| 9014.90 | Parts and accessories |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9014?
Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances; parts and accessories thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.