Pulsed Plasma Thruster from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document specific impulse and pulse energy specs; radiation-hardened certifications needed; EAR licensing for space-qualified components