HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9014.80 – Navigational instruments and appliances; for navigation other than aeronautical or space navigation (excluding direction finding compasses)
HS code 9014.80 is the 6-digit subheading for navigational instruments and appliances, for navigation other than aeronautical or space navigation (excluding direction finding compasses). It is used for marine radar systems, echo sounders, electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), marine GPS receivers and autopilots for vessels.
What HS 9014.80 covers
This HS code covers a broad array of navigational instruments and appliances used for purposes other than aeronautical or space navigation, and specifically excludes direction-finding compasses. This category primarily focuses on maritime navigation, but can also include terrestrial and specialized industrial navigation systems. Products range from marine radar systems, echo sounders, and electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) to specialized GPS units for marine or land vehicle use, and autopilots. Major importers are countries with large commercial shipping fleets, significant fishing industries, or extensive port infrastructure, such as China, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the USA. Exporters typically possess strong electronics manufacturing and marine technology sectors. Key aspects of this trade include compliance with international maritime organization (IMO) regulations, robustness for harsh environments, and the integration of multiple data sources for comprehensive situational awareness. The demand is driven by safety, efficiency, and environmental concerns in global shipping and logistics.
- Covers
- Marine radar systems
- Echo sounders
- Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
- Marine GPS receivers
- Autopilots for vessels
- AIS transponders
- Speed logs
- Examples
- Furuno marine radar
- Simrad autopilots
- Raytheon Anschütz ECDIS
- Garmin marine GPS
- JRC echo sounders
Codes often confused with 9014.80
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 852691 (radio navigational aid apparatus) if the device's primary function is radio-based, or 901410 (direction-finding compasses) if a compass is part of a larger system but not the primary classification. The distinction lies in the broader navigational function for non-aeronautical/space use.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 901480, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901480 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $463M 16% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$358M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $356M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $705M 21% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $604M 18% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $195M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 9014.80 2
Brazil splits HS 9014.80 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9014.80.10 Echo sounders and sonarSondas acústicas (ecobatímetros) ou de ultrassom (sonar e semelhantes)
- 9014.80.90 Other navigational instrumentsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9014.80
What is HS code 901480?
HS code 901480 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Navigational instruments and appliances; for navigation other than aeronautical or space navigation (excluding direction finding compasses). This HS code covers a broad array of navigational instruments and appliances used for purposes other than aeronautical or space navigation, and specifically excludes direction-finding compasses. This category primarily focuses on maritime navigation, but can also include terrestrial and specialized industrial navigation systems. Products range from marine radar systems, echo sounders, and electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) to specialized GPS units for marine or land vehicle use, and autopilots. Major importers are countries with large commercial shipping fleets, significant fishing industries, or extensive port infrastructure, such as China, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the USA. Exporters typically possess strong electronics manufacturing and marine technology sectors. Key aspects of this trade include compliance with international maritime organization (IMO) regulations, robustness for harsh environments, and the integration of multiple data sources for comprehensive situational awareness. The demand is driven by safety, efficiency, and environmental concerns in global shipping and logistics.
What products fall under HS code 901480?
Marine radar systems, Echo sounders, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), Marine GPS receivers, Autopilots for vessels, AIS transponders, Speed logs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 901480?
This code can be confused with 852691 (radio navigational aid apparatus) if the device's primary function is radio-based, or 901410 (direction-finding compasses) if a compass is part of a larger system but not the primary classification. The distinction lies in the broader navigational function for non-aeronautical/space use.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901480?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901480 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($463M, 16% of world exports), Taiwan (about $358M) and the United Kingdom ($356M). World exports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 901480?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901480 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($705M, 21% of world imports), Indonesia ($604M) and the United Kingdom ($195M). World imports came to about $3.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 901480 structured?
HS code 901480 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901480?
Brazil splits HS code 901480 into 2 NCM codes: 9014.80.10 (Echo sounders and sonar), 9014.80.90 (Other navigational instruments). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.