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Military Communication Satellite

The Military Communication Satellite provides secure encrypted communications for military command and control operations worldwide. As a military spacecraft, it falls under tariff item 8802.60.00, which covers spacecraft including satellites.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8525.60.00Same rate: Free

If imported separately as a communications payload without the satellite bus

Transmission apparatus of Chapter 85 may apply.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Military communication satellites may be subject to Canada's controlled goods regulations; obtain permits from Global Affairs Canada before import

• Provide technical specifications, including encryption and frequency bands, to support classification

• Ensure the CBSA is aware that the satellite is not an unmanned aircraft of heading 88.06

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