Hisdesat 1A Communications Satellite from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain DDTC authorization for military payloads
• Document encryption standards to support comms classification
• Avoid bulk import with other defense articles triggering special licenses