resistojet Thruster for Microsatellites

Electric resistance-heated thruster using decomposed hydrazine, HTS 8412.10.00.90. Reaction engine via thermal gas expansion. Compact design for 1U-3U CubeSats.

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.

8516.79.00.00Lower: 12.7% vs 35%

If classified by electric heater function

Heating elements without propulsion go to Chapter 85.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If as process gas heater

Industrial thermal processing equipment classification.

8807.90.90Same rate: 35%

If spacecraft propulsion part

Integral satellite parts classify under aircraft/spacecraft.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify heater element material and temperature profiles

β€’ Demonstrate Isp improvement over cold gas baseline

β€’ Avoid Chapter 85 by emphasizing integrated reaction nozzle

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