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HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of instruments & appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses) (HS 901420) totaled $54.7M in July 2026, traded with 54 countries.
Importers of Instruments & Appliances for Aeronautical or Space Navigation (Excluding Compasses) paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $10.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAutopilots, optical navigation instruments, and electrical navigation appliances for aircraft and spacecraft — excluding compasses — are classified here, with the US schedule separating optical (9014202000), automatic pilot (9014204000), electrical (9014206000), and civil-aircraft-specific (9014208040) variants. France and the United Kingdom lead US imports under this heading, reflecting the Airbus supply chain and the deep aerospace manufacturing ecosystems of both countries. Articles destined for civil aircraft may qualify for duty treatment under the WTO Civil Aircraft Agreement, contingent on proper documentation.
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1.4K shipments/mo
To claim Civil Aircraft Agreement treatment, the importer typically must provide a signed end-use certificate or equivalent documentation confirming the article is for incorporation into or use on a civil aircraft. CBP may also require the aircraft's registration or a manufacturer's declaration. The claim is made at entry on the CBP Form 7501 by citing the appropriate special program indicator.
When a physical instrument or appliance performs the navigation function and software is merely an enabling component, classification remains under 9014.20. However, if the article is essentially a general-purpose computer running navigation software with no dedicated navigation hardware, it may fall outside Chapter 90 entirely. CBP's functional-unit and essential-character analysis governs; a binding ruling is advisable for hybrid hardware-software navigation products.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 9014
Subheading 901420 · $54.7M of $162.8M
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Imports
$54.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$25.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9014206000 | Electrical Inst, Aeronautical or Space Navigation | $25.9M | 1.91% | 18.97% | $494K |
| 9014208040 | Instruments & Appliances for Use in Civil Aircraft | $16.4M | 0.81% | 8.08% | $133K |
| 9014208080 | Inst & Appln, Aeronautical/Space Navigation, NESOI | $5.5M | 6.07% | 59.02% | $336K |
| 9014204000 | Automatic Pilots for Aeronautical/Space Navigation | $3.8M | 0.63% | 6.28% | $24K |
| 9014202000 | Optical Inst&appln, Aeronautical/Space Navigation | $3.1M | 2.37% | 24.84% | $74K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9014208080 | Inst & Appln, Aeronautical/Space Navigation, NESOI | $25.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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France and United Kingdom together supply 55% of it.
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rate provision · imports
75.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.94%.