Star One C4 Communications Satellite

Star One C4 is a Brazilian geostationary C- and Ku-band satellite for DTH TV, internet, and telephony across South America. It is classified under HTS 8802.60.30.00 for communications satellites as spacecraft.

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 primarily for data relay but not voice/video comms

Strictly 'communications' satellites get this code; pure data relay may shift.

8805.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If aircraft ground handling equipment

No overlap; sats are spacecraft, not airport gear.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Provide bilingual manifests for international orbital partners

Watch for valuation disputes on proprietary software embedded in payloads

Ensure compliance with ITU frequency coordination docs

Related Products under HTS 8802.60.30.00

Eutelsat 172B Communications Satellite

Eutelsat 172B is a high-capacity geostationary satellite providing video distribution, data services, and mobile connectivity over Ku- and C-bands for aviation and maritime sectors. Classified under HTS 8802.60.30.00 for its role as a dedicated communications satellite in spacecraft hierarchy.

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.

Viasat-3 Americas Communications Satellite

Viasat-3 Americas is a ultra-high capacity Ka-band geostationary satellite enabling broadband internet for aviation, maritime, and backhaul applications. HTS 8802.60.30.00 covers it as a communications satellite under spacecraft.

EchoStar 105/SES-11 Communications Satellite

EchoStar 105/SES-11 is a hybrid C- and Ku-band geostationary satellite serving North American video distribution and Hawaii connectivity. Classified in HTS 8802.60.30.00 for communications satellite spacecraft.

Hisdesat 1A Communications Satellite

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.

Intelsat 39 Communications Satellite

Intelsat 39 is a geostationary communications satellite designed for high-throughput broadband internet, TV broadcasting, and maritime communications across C-band and Ku-band frequencies. It falls under HTS 8802.60.30.00 as a spacecraft specifically classified as a communications satellite, distinct from other aircraft or unmanned systems in heading 8806.