Bipropellant Liquid Rocket Engine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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