Military Reconnaissance Satellite from China
A satellite designed for military intelligence gathering, equipped with high-resolution imaging and signals intelligence sensors for orbital surveillance. It falls under HTS 8802.60.90.20 as a military spacecraft used for defense reconnaissance missions. Excludes commercial or civilian satellites.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Obtain ITAR export licenses and verify End-Use Certificate for military end-users to comply with defense trade controls
• Document unladen weight excluding fuel and crew; ensure classification as military via DoD specifications
• Avoid misclassification as commercial satellites (8802.60.90.60); consult CBP for advance rulings on dual-use tech