Monopropellant Thruster for Satellites from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include catalyst bed life cycle data and decomposition efficiency curves
• File ITAR DSP-5 licenses well in advance for satellite propulsion imports
• Avoid pyrotechnic classification by proving throttlable/restartable operation