Pulsed Plasma Thruster for Small Satellites from Canada
Electric propulsion system using pulsed plasma arcs for CubeSat attitude control, classified HTS 8412.10.00.90 as reaction engine. Generates thrust via plasma expulsion without turbojet components. Used in low-earth orbit microsatellite missions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure DDTC registration for space-qualified reaction engines under USML Category IV
• Provide vacuum chamber test documentation proving reaction thrust mechanism
• Avoid Chapter 85 electric motor classification by emphasizing plasma reaction principle