Other
Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8802.60.90
Iridium NEXT Satellite
The Iridium NEXT is a constellation of low-Earth orbit communication satellites providing global voice and data coverage. It falls under HTS 8802.60.90 as a spacecraft (satellite) not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading. These satellites are launched into orbit for commercial telecommunications services.
Starlink User Terminal Satellite Dish
The Starlink user terminal is a phased-array antenna dish that communicates with low-Earth orbit satellites for broadband internet. While primarily a ground station, complete systems imported as integrated spacecraft communication units fall under HTS 8802.60.90 for spacecraft subassemblies. It supports the spacecraft constellation operations.
OneWeb LEO Communications Satellite
OneWeb satellites are smallsat broadband constellation spacecraft designed for global internet connectivity from low-Earth orbit. Classified under HTS 8802.60.90 as 'other' spacecraft including satellites. They feature advanced phased array technology for beamforming.
Planet Labs Dove Earth Observation Satellite
Dove satellites from Planet Labs are CubeSat-class Earth imaging spacecraft capturing daily global imagery. They fall under HTS 8802.60.90 as other satellites and spacecraft. Each unit weighs approximately 5 kg with multispectral cameras.
Falcon 9 Reusable First Stage (Suborbital Test)
The Falcon 9 first stage is a liquid-fueled rocket booster used for suborbital and orbital launch missions. When imported for testing, it qualifies under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft launch vehicles. It features 9 Merlin engines and grid fins for landing.
Blue Origin New Shepard Suborbital Vehicle
New Shepard is a fully reusable suborbital rocket system for space tourism and research payloads reaching beyond 100 km altitude. It imports under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft launch vehicles. The system includes a booster and crew capsule.
NASA Orion Spacecraft Mockup
The Orion spacecraft mockup is a full-scale engineering model used for ground testing and crew training. It falls under HTS 8802.60.90 when imported as representative spacecraft for development. Unlike flight hardware, mockups lack operational systems.
Rocket Lab Electron Orbital Launch Vehicle
The Electron is a small-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of delivering 300 kg to low-Earth orbit. It classifies under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft launch vehicles. Uses electric pump-fed Rutherford engines.
Spire Global Weather Satellites
Spire's nanosatellites collect radio occultation data for global weather forecasting and maritime tracking. Classified under HTS 8802.60.90 as other satellites. Each satellite weighs under 5 kg with GNSS receivers.
Virgin Orbit LauncherOne Air-Launched Rocket
LauncherOne is an air-launched orbital small satellite rocket deployed from modified Boeing 747. It falls under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft launch vehicles. Delivers 500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit.
CubeSat 3U Frame with Payload
A standard 3U CubeSat (10x10x30 cm) complete with integrated payload for university research missions. Classified under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft (satellites). Includes solar panels, batteries, and UHF radio.
Arianespace Vega-C Small Launch Vehicle
Vega-C is a European small satellite launcher capable of 2,300 kg to low-Earth orbit. Imports under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft launch vehicles. Features solid rocket boosters and liquid upper stage.
Capricorn Space Pathfinder-1 Satellite
Pathfinder-1 is a commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Earth observation satellite for defense applications. Falls under HTS 8802.60.90 as other satellites. Features X-band radar for 1m resolution imaging.
Suborbital Sounding Rocket Payload Module
Payload module for Black Brant sounding rockets carrying scientific instruments to 1,500 km apogee. Classified under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft components when complete. Includes separation systems and telemetry.
L3Harris GeoSat-2 Geostationary Satellite
GeoSat-2 is a geostationary military communications satellite with X/Ka-band payloads. Falls under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft (satellites). Designed for 15-year service life at 36,000 km altitude.