Hisdesat 1A Communications Satellite from Japan
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 — 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
• Obtain DDTC authorization for military payloads
• Document encryption standards to support comms classification
• Avoid bulk import with other defense articles triggering special licenses