Malawi HS Code

HS Code 901420: Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances : Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) in Malawi

Q: Is HS code 901420 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 901420 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Malawi extends it under HS-MW.

Q: What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 901420?

Malawi classifies products under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW; locally Customs and Excise Tariff Order), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 901420 in Malawi?

The official source is https://www.mra.mw/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 901420 in Malawi

Under Malawi's Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order), HS Code 901420 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances : Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Malawi extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 901420 belongs to Section XVIII: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof, Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, Heading 9014: Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances.

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Classification Path of HS Code 901420 in Malawi

Section XVIII

Chapters (90-92) Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

HS Code 9014

Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances

HS Code 901420

Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances : Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses)

HS Code 90142000

Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (excl. compasses and radio navigational equipment)

Malawi Tariff Classification: Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

In Malawi, HS 901420 is classified under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

Local name Customs and Excise Tariff Order

Digits 8

Official source https://www.mra.mw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9014

Top Malawi import Product Under HS Code 9014

1 901480: Other instruments and appliances $67.5K 2 901410: Direction finding compasses $4.3K 3 901420: Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) $2.0K

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Related HS Code to Malawi Aeronautical Navigation Instruments (901420)

HS Code 90142000

Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (excl. compasses and radio navigational equipment)

HS Code 901410

Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances : Direction finding compasses

HS Code 901480

Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances : Other instruments and appliances

HS Code 901490

Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances : Parts and accessories

HS Code 900110

Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables other than those of heading 8544; sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked : Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 901420 in Malawi?

HS code 901420 covers Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances : Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) in Malawi. It sits in Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof), Heading 9014 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-MW.

Is HS code 901420 the same across all countries?

What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 901420?

Where can I officially look up HS code 901420 in Malawi?