Pulsed Plasma Thruster from Japan

A pulsed plasma thruster uses electrical discharge to vaporize solid Teflon propellant into plasma accelerated electromagnetically for deep space propulsion. HTS 8412.10.00 covers this electromagnetic reaction engine producing thrust via plasma expulsion.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

Document specific impulse and pulse energy specs; radiation-hardened certifications needed; EAR licensing for space-qualified components