EchoStar 105/SES-11 Communications Satellite from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Detail hybrid payload configs to avoid misclassification as single-band
• Prepare for extended CBP review due to U.S. content origins
• Use temporary importation under bond for ground testing