Liquid Apogee Engine for Geostationary Satellites from Japan
Bipropellant hydrazine/nitrogen tetroxide engine for orbit raising maneuvers, under HTS 8412.10.00.90. Reaction engine via hypergolic combustion exhaust. Qualified for space launch vehicle upper stages.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require propellant compatibility certification and shelf-life documentation
• Submit thrust chamber acceptance test reports for Customs verification
• Distinguish from aircraft engines by orbital velocity specifications