Viasat-3 Americas Communications Satellite from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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