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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of direction-finding compasses & other navigational instruments and appliances (SITC 87411) totaled $144.6M in April 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Direction-Finding Compasses & Other Navigational Instruments and Appliances paid $3.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $31.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Direction-Finding Compasses & Other Navigational Instruments and Appliances imports of $144.6M in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $127.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMagnetic and gyroscopic direction-finding compasses, GPS-integrated navigation units, and related navigational appliances used in maritime, aviation, and land transport applications are commercially significant inputs for defense contractors, vessel outfitters, and avionics integrators. Dual-use potential in certain advanced navigational systems may trigger Export Administration Regulations (EAR) review on re-export, and some military-grade units are subject to ITAR controls — making classification and end-use screening critical steps before importation. Buyers should confirm whether a specific instrument meets the performance thresholds that distinguish controlled from non-controlled navigation equipment.
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Direction-finding compasses in this heading are instruments designed to determine bearing or heading with a degree of precision suitable for navigation — including gyrocompasses, radio direction finders, and flux-gate compasses. Simple decorative or novelty magnetic compasses generally fall outside this heading. The functional specification and intended navigational use are the primary classification criteria.
Yes. High-performance navigational instruments — particularly those meeting certain accuracy or integration thresholds — may be controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or, for military-grade units, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Importers and re-exporters should conduct an end-use and end-user review and consult with a trade compliance specialist before transacting in precision navigation equipment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $56.6M | $898K | -$55.7M |
| FRANCE | $25.3M | $2.0M | -$23.3M |
| CANADA | $7.0M | $14.7M | +$7.7M |
| TAIWAN | $14.3M | $3.4M | -$10.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $384K | $13.5M | +$13.1M |
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