Bipropellant Liquid Rocket Engine from Germany
A bipropellant liquid rocket engine uses separate fuel and oxidizer propellants, such as RP-1 and liquid oxygen, to generate thrust through chemical reaction in a combustion chamber. It falls under HTS 8412.10.00 as a reaction engine other than turbojets, specifically designed for spacecraft propulsion where reaction mass is expelled at high velocity.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Obtain ITAR export licenses prior to import as these are defense articles; provide detailed propulsion specifications and thrust ratings in entry docs; verify end-user statements to avoid re-export restrictions