9014.80.40.00 - Electrical

This HTS category, 9014.80.40.00, specifically covers electrical navigational instruments and appliances not elsewhere specified within heading 9014. These are devices that utilize electrical principles or components to aid in navigation. Examples include electronic compasses, GPS receivers, autopilot systems, and radar units designed for navigational purposes. The key distinguishing feature for this classification is the integral use of electrical systems for their operation, differentiating them from purely mechanical or optical navigational devices.

Within the broader category of "Other instruments and appliances" under heading 9014, this subcategory is further refined by its electrical nature. It stands apart from its sibling category, 9014.80.50.00, which encompasses "Other" navigational instruments and appliances that are not primarily electrical. Therefore, if an instrument is primarily mechanical or optical in its function and the electrical components are ancillary or absent, it would likely fall under the sibling category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification within 9014.80.40.00 is determined by the item's primary function as a navigational aid and its reliance on electrical power and components for its operation. This ensures that sophisticated electronic navigation equipment is accurately categorized for customs purposes.