SES-17 mPOWER Communications Satellite from Japan
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 — 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
• 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