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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document specific impulse and pulse energy specs; radiation-hardened certifications needed; EAR licensing for space-qualified components