NASA Deep Space Radar Tracking Antenna from Japan
Large parabolic antenna for NASA's Deep Space Network radar tracking of spacecraft and asteroids. Qualifies for HTS 8529.10.4040 as radar antenna principally for space tracking radar of heading 8526. Operates in S-band and X-band frequencies.
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
• NASA/DoD end-user certificates required for space radar antennas
• Frequency allocation documentation from NTIA essential
• Avoid classification under general scientific instruments 9031