Hisdesat 1A Communications Satellite from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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