Customs tariff code 9014.20.20: Inertial navigation systems
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9014.20.20 covers Inertial navigation systems. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
9014.20.20 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 90. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9014.20.20
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 90OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
- 9014Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances
- 9014.20Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses)
- 9014.20.20Inertial navigation systems
From HS code to customs tariff code 9014.20.20
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 6A001Acoustic systems, equipment and components, as follows:
- 7A001Accelerometers as follows and specially designed components therefor:
- 7A002Gyros or angular rate sensors, having any of the following and specially designed components therefor:
- 7A003'Inertial measurement equipment or systems', having any of the following:
- 7A004'Star trackers' and components therefor, as follows:
- 7A006Airborne altimeters operating at frequencies other than 4,2 to 4,4 GHz inclusive and having any of the following:
- 7A101Linear accelerometers, other than those specified in 7A001, designed for use in inertial navigation systems or in guidance systems of all types, usable in 'missiles', having all of the following characteristics, and specially designed components therefor:
- 7A102All types of gyros, other than those specified in 7A002, usable in 'missiles', with a rated "drift rate" 'stability' of less than 0,5° (1 sigma or rms) per hour in a 1 g environment and specially designed components therefor.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Trägheitsnavigationssystem, sog. "LCR-100", im Wesentlichen bestehend aus einem 278 x 102 x 128 mm (L x B x H) großen und 2,5 kg schweren Gerät mit einer inertialen Messeinheit aus einer faseroptischen Kreiseltriade und einem 3-achsigen Silizium Beschleunigungsmesser. Das System dient zur Bestimmung von Kurs- und Lagewinkeln, Drehraten, Beschleunigungen, Geschwindigkeiten sowie Höhe und Position eines Flugzeugs. Die Ware findet insbesondere in der zivilen Luftfahrt Anwendung. Ein Bild der Ware befindet sich im Internet unter http://europa.eu.int/comm/taxation_customs/dds/de/ebticau.htm.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) I) Kompasse, einschließlich Navigationskompasse Zu dieser Gruppe gehören verschiedene Arten von Kompassen, angefangen von den einfachen Kompassen, die von Wanderern, von Radfahrern usw. verwendet werden, bis hin zu den Spezialkompassen für Bergbau oder für die Navigation. Als Navigationskompasse gelten alle Kompasse, die unmittelbar oder mittelbar zur Navigation benutzt werden, wie magnetische Kompasse, Kreiselkompasse, Steuerkompasse, Kurszeiger-Kompasse, Peilkompasse usw. II) Andere Navigationsinstrumente, -apparate und -geräte Zu dieser Gruppe gehören: A) Instrumente zur Standortbestimmung, wie Sextanten, Oktanten, Azimute usw. B) Andere nautische Spezialinstrumente, z. B.: 1) automatische Steuergeräte oder Selbststeueranlagen, d.s. komplizierte Vorrichtungen, die das Steuer nach den Angaben eines Kreiselkompasses lenken. …
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2015/805 der Kommission vom 19. Mai 2015 (ABl. EU Nr. L 128/10) (RV L 15/805) Ein elektronisches Instrument (sogenannter „Drehratensensor“) mit einem Gewicht von 35 g, mit bis zu drei Winkelgeschwindigkeitssensoren, in einem Gehäuse mit Abmessungen von 24 × 24 × 28 mm. Das Gehäuse enthält auch einen Temperatursensor und diverse Elektronik und verfügt über ein Kabel. Das Instrument erkennt Winkelgeschwindigkeiten in einem Bereich von etwa 50-1 200 °/s (Grad pro Sekunde) und erzeugt mithilfe seiner elektronischen Bauteile ein elektrisches Ausgangssignal, das zu den erfassten Werten proportional ist. Der Messwert wird nicht auf dem Instrument angezeigt, sondern an andere Geräte übermittelt, die über das Kabel angeschlossen sind. …
1. Zu Kapitel 90 gehören nicht: a) Waren von der in Maschinen, Vorrichtungen oder für andere technische Zwecke verwendeten Art, aus Weichkautschuk (Position 4016), aus Leder oder rekonstituiertem Leder (Position 4204) oder aus Spinnstoffen (Position 5911) (RV E9001A00); b) Stützgürtel oder andere Stützvorrichtungen aus Spinnstoffen, deren Wirkung auf den Körperteil, der gestützt oder gehalten werden soll, sich ausschließlich aus ihrer Elastizität herleitet (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9014.20.20 cover?
Code 9014.20.20 covers Inertial navigation systems. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9014.20.20?
The third-country duty rate for 9014.20.20 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 9014.20.20?
The first six digits form the HS code: 901420. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9014.20.20 have?
9014.20.20 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9014.20.20 sit in the tariff?
9014.20.20 sits in this hierarchy: 90 OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF > 9014 Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances > 901420 Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9014.20.20?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 9014.20.20, for example DEB/1548/08-1. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 9014.20.20 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 9014.20.20 to 6A001, 7A001, 7A002, 7A003, 7A004, 7A006, 7A101, 7A102. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 9014.20.20 change?
9014.20.20 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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