Monopropellant Thruster for Satellites

Catalyst-bed hydrazine decomposition thruster for north-south station keeping, HTS 8412.10.00.90. Single-liquid reaction engine producing gas thrust. Standard for telecommunications satellites.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3603Lower: 10.2% vs 35%

If classified by hydrazine fuel content

Safety regulations may dictate chemical classification over function.

8481.80.90Higher: 37% vs 35%

If as valve assembly without propellant interface

Individual control valves classify under machinery parts.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If for ground test stand integration

Test equipment machines fall outside specific engine headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include catalyst bed life cycle data and decomposition efficiency curves

β€’ File ITAR DSP-5 licenses well in advance for satellite propulsion imports

β€’ Avoid pyrotechnic classification by proving throttlable/restartable operation

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