EchoStar 105/SES-11 Communications Satellite from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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