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U.S. imports of direction finding compasses (HS 901410) totaled $3.5M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Direction Finding Compasses paid $205K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDirection finding compasses — optical, gyroscopic, and electrical variants — are split across multiple US tariff lines that distinguish both operating principle and end-use platform, with separate provisions for civil aircraft applications versus all other uses. Gyroscopic electrical compasses (9014107030) and other electrical types (9014107060) reflect the heading's relevance to marine, aviation, and defense navigation systems. France and Germany are the leading US import sources, consistent with their established aerospace and marine instrument industries.
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Civil aircraft instruments often qualify for duty-free or reduced-duty treatment under the Civil Aircraft Agreement administered through the WTO. Importers must provide documentation — typically an FAA or manufacturer certification — confirming the article is for use in civil aircraft to claim this treatment. Misclassifying a non-aviation compass into a civil-aircraft line is a common compliance risk.
A gyroscopic compass (heading 9014.10) provides directional reference using gyroscopic principles but does not compute position. An inertial navigation system integrates gyroscopes and accelerometers to derive position, velocity, and attitude, and is typically classified under heading 9014.20 as an aeronautical or space navigation instrument. The distinction turns on whether the device outputs heading only or full navigation data.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $80K | $873K | +$792K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $566K | $279K | -$287K |
| ITALY | $311K | $438K | +$127K |
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | -- | $661K | +$661K |
| GERMANY | $573K | $84K | -$489K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9014107030 | GYROSCOPIC ELECTRICAL DIRECTION FINDING COMPASSES | $1.4M | 10.00% | $51K |
| 9014109000 | DIRECTION FINDING COMPASSES, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL | $976K | 14.07% | $120K |
| 9014107060 | OTHER ELECTRICAL DIRECTION FINDING COMPASSES | $562K | 10.00% | $7K |
| 9014101000 | OPTICAL DIRECTION FINDING COMPASSES | $380K | 2.89% | $11K |
| 9014106000 | GYROSCOPIC COMPASSES, OTHER THAN ELECTRICAL | $149K | 11.26% | $16K |
GYROSCOPIC ELECTRICAL DIRECTION FINDING COMPASSES
DIRECTION FINDING COMPASSES, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL
OTHER ELECTRICAL DIRECTION FINDING COMPASSES
OPTICAL DIRECTION FINDING COMPASSES
GYROSCOPIC COMPASSES, OTHER THAN ELECTRICAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9014106080 | GYROSCOPIC COMPASSES, EXC ELEC, EXC CIVIL AIRCRAFT | $2.0M |
| 9014109080 | DIRECT FIND COMPASSE, EXC FOR CIVIL AIRCRAFT,NESOI | $1.0M |
| 9014107080 | GYROSCOPIC COMPASSES, ELEC, EXC FOR CIVIL AIRCRAFT | $841K |
| 9014101080 | OPTICAL DIRECT FIND COMPASSES, EXC CIVIL AIRCRAFT | $497K |
GYROSCOPIC COMPASSES, EXC ELEC, EXC CIVIL AIRCRAFT
343 no
DIRECT FIND COMPASSE, EXC FOR CIVIL AIRCRAFT,NESOI
43.4K no
GYROSCOPIC COMPASSES, ELEC, EXC FOR CIVIL AIRCRAFT
193 no
OPTICAL DIRECT FIND COMPASSES, EXC CIVIL AIRCRAFT
276 no
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $136K | $1.7M | +$1.6M |
| California | $127K | $885K | +$759K |
| Louisiana | $677K | $214K | -$463K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $45K | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $625K | $395K | -$230K |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $139K | $878K | +$739K |