Monopropellant Thruster for Satellites from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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