Product classification
HS code for Aircraft navigation system: 9014.20
Navigational instruments and appliances, for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses).
Classification of aircraft navigation system under HS 9014.20
Aircraft navigation systems are classified under HS code 901420 because they are specifically designed and dedicated to guiding the movement of aircraft. This heading encompasses navigational instruments and appliances used exclusively for aeronautical or space navigation. The primary function of these systems is to determine an aircraft's position, velocity, attitude, and to provide guidance information for flight planning and execution. Their sophisticated nature and critical role in aviation safety and efficiency distinguish them from general electronic equipment or other types of measuring instruments. The "excluding compasses" clause further refines the scope, ensuring that only advanced electronic and inertial systems are covered here.
- Covers
- Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers for aircraft
- Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)
- Flight Management Systems (FMS)
- Air Data Computers (ADC) providing navigational parameters
- Radio navigation aids such as VOR/DME receivers
- Also under 9014.20
- Honeywell INS
- Garmin aviation GPS
- Thales FMS
- Collins Aerospace AHRS
- Safran altimeters
Codes often confused with 9014.20
Common mistake. Aircraft navigation systems are sometimes erroneously classified under other HS codes, such as 852691 for "Radio navigational aid apparatus" or 903180 for "Other measuring or checking instruments." However, 852691 is a broader category that includes ground-based radio navigation equipment and other non-aeronautical applications, lacking the specific "for aeronautical or space navigation" distinction of 901420. Similarly, 903180 covers a wide array of general measuring instruments, but it does not specifically address the dedicated navigational function for aircraft. The key differentiator for 901420 is the explicit mention of "aeronautical or space navigation," which precisely defines the scope for these specialized systems, ensuring accurate classification based on their intended use and design.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901420 (the code used for aircraft navigation system), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901420 (the code used for aircraft navigation system) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 901420, not only aircraft navigation system.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $877M 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $789M 17% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $468M 10% of world exports
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $942M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $716M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $648M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $6.7B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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. 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 aircraft navigation system
Brazil splits HS 9014.20 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9014.20.10Altimeters for air or space navigation
- 9014.20.20Autopilots for air or space navigation
- 9014.20.30Inclinometers for air or space navigation
- 9014.20.90Other air or space navigation instruments
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about aircraft navigation system
What is the HS code for Aircraft navigation system?
The HS code for Aircraft navigation system is 901420 (Navigational instruments and appliances; for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses)). The Harmonized System (HS) code for an aircraft navigation system is 901420. This classification specifically covers navigational instruments and appliances designed for aeronautical or space navigation, excluding simple compasses. This code reflects the specialized nature and critical function of these systems in aviation.
How do I classify Aircraft navigation system for customs?
Aircraft navigation system is classified under HS code 901420 — Navigational instruments and appliances; for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do aircraft navigation systems differ from other aircraft instruments?
Aircraft navigation systems are distinct from other aircraft instruments primarily by their function of determining and guiding the aircraft's path. While instruments like altimeters (901410, if not compasses) or engine gauges (9026) provide specific flight parameters, navigation systems integrate multiple data sources to provide comprehensive positional and directional guidance. They are central to flight planning, route adherence, and safe arrival, setting them apart from instruments focused solely on monitoring or control.
Which countries are the top exporters of aircraft navigation system (HS 901420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901420 (the code used for aircraft navigation system) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($877M, 19% of world exports), Germany ($789M) and Singapore ($468M). World exports came to about $4.6B, 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 aircraft navigation system (HS 901420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901420 (the code used for aircraft navigation system) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($942M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($716M) and Germany ($648M). World imports came to about $6.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for Aircraft navigation system the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901420 for Aircraft navigation system is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for aircraft navigation system in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 901420 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for aircraft navigation system depends on the product's details: 9014.20.10 (Altimeters for air or space navigation), 9014.20.20 (Autopilots for air or space navigation), 9014.20.30 (Inclinometers for air or space navigation), 9014.20.90 (Other air or space navigation instruments).