Viasat-3 Americas Communications Satellite from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include propulsion system specs to confirm full spacecraft status vs. components
• Avoid reclassification pitfalls by specifying orbital insertion capability in invoices
• Coordinate with FAA for airspace integration during import testing