SES-17 mPOWER Communications Satellite

SES-17, part of the mPOWER constellation, is a software-defined geostationary satellite offering flexible Ka-band capacity for enterprise connectivity and government services. It qualifies under HTS 8802.60.30.00 as a communications satellite within the spacecraft category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8802.60.90Same rate: 35%

If scientific or earth observation satellites

Specific subheading 8802.60.30 targets comms only; others use residual spacecraft codes.

8526.91.00Same rate: 35%

If ground control station equipment

Radio navigational aids cover ground segments, excluding the satellite bus itself.

8802.11.01Same rate: 35%

If misclassified as a helicopter or airplane

Aircraft headings apply to atmospheric vehicles; spacecraft like sats are distinctly separated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document beam-forming digital payload tech to affirm communications function; cross-check against 8806 for UAV confusion

Prepare for BIS licensing reviews due to advanced beamforming; common error is omitting frequency allocation proofs

Use bonded warehouses for pre-launch assembly to defer duties

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