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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of direction-finding compasses & other navigational instruments and appliances (SITC 87411) totaled $135.8M in July 2026, traded with 60 countries.
Importers of Direction-Finding Compasses & Other Navigational Instruments and Appliances paid $3.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $34.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Basic heading 73 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 87411 · $135.8M of $44.8B
Magnetic 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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4.3K shipments/mo
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.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and France together supply 53% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$135.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$65.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.