SES-17 mPOWER Communications Satellite from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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