Communications satellites
Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Communications satellites
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8802.60.30.00
Eutelsat 172B Communications Satellite
Eutelsat 172B is a high-capacity geostationary satellite providing video distribution, data services, and mobile connectivity over Ku- and C-bands for aviation and maritime sectors. Classified under HTS 8802.60.30.00 for its role as a dedicated communications satellite in spacecraft hierarchy.
SES-17 mPOWER Communications Satellite
SES-17, part of the mPOWER constellation, is a software-defined geostationary satellite offering flexible Ka-band capacity for enterprise connectivity and government services. It qualifies under HTS 8802.60.30.00 as a communications satellite within the spacecraft category.
Viasat-3 Americas Communications Satellite
Viasat-3 Americas is a ultra-high capacity Ka-band geostationary satellite enabling broadband internet for aviation, maritime, and backhaul applications. HTS 8802.60.30.00 covers it as a communications satellite under spacecraft.
Star One C4 Communications Satellite
Star One C4 is a Brazilian geostationary C- and Ku-band satellite for DTH TV, internet, and telephony across South America. It is classified under HTS 8802.60.30.00 for communications satellites as spacecraft.
EchoStar 105/SES-11 Communications Satellite
EchoStar 105/SES-11 is a hybrid C- and Ku-band geostationary satellite serving North American video distribution and Hawaii connectivity. Classified in HTS 8802.60.30.00 for communications satellite spacecraft.
Hisdesat 1A Communications Satellite
Hisdesat 1A is a Spanish X- and Ka-band military/government communications satellite for secure data links. It is covered by HTS 8802.60.30.00 despite dual-use, as a communications satellite spacecraft.
Intelsat 39 Communications Satellite
Intelsat 39 is a geostationary communications satellite designed for high-throughput broadband internet, TV broadcasting, and maritime communications across C-band and Ku-band frequencies. It falls under HTS 8802.60.30.00 as a spacecraft specifically classified as a communications satellite, distinct from other aircraft or unmanned systems in heading 8806.
Arabsat Badr-8 Communications Satellite
Arabsat Badr-8 provides Ku-band capacity for Middle East broadcasting, internet, and VSAT networks from geostationary orbit. Falls under HTS 8802.60.30.00 as a dedicated communications satellite spacecraft.
AsiaSat 9 Communications Satellite
AsiaSat 9 delivers Ku-band services for direct-to-home TV and broadband across Asia-Pacific from geostationary orbit. HTS 8802.60.30.00 applies as a communications satellite in the spacecraft heading.