Spire Global Weather Satellites from Germany
Spire Global Weather Satellites are nanosatellites that collect radio occultation data for global weather forecasting and maritime tracking. Each satellite weighs under 5 kg and is equipped with GNSS receivers. As satellites, they fall under tariff item 8802.60.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Declare the nanosatellites as spacecraft under heading 88.02, with documentation of their weight and GNSS payload
• Ensure the CBSA understands they are not unmanned aircraft of heading 88.06
• Check whether the import requires a permit under Canada's Remote Sensing Space Systems Act if the satellite has Earth observation capabilities