Rocket Lab Electron Orbital Launch Vehicle
The Rocket Lab Electron Orbital Launch Vehicle is a small-lift launch vehicle capable of delivering 300 kg to low-Earth orbit, using electric pump-fed Rutherford engines. As a spacecraft launch vehicle, it falls under tariff item 8802.60.00, which covers spacecraft and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
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If imported as a weapon or missile rather than a civilian launch vehicle
Arms and ammunition of Chapter 93 may apply for military rockets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the Electron as a spacecraft launch vehicle under heading 88.02, not as a rocket or missile of Chapter 93
• Provide technical specifications, including payload capacity and propulsion details, to support classification
• Ensure compliance with Canada's export and import controls for space technology, which may require permits from the relevant authorities
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