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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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8802.60.90Same rate: 35%

If navigation or positioning satellites like GPS

Communications-specific vs. general spacecraft functionality determines subheading.

9031.80.80Same rate: 35%

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