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 > 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]
Products classified under HTS 8802.60.90.40
Intelsat 39 Communications Satellite
The Intelsat 39 is a geostationary communications satellite designed for broadband and video services, classified under HTS 8802.60.90.40 as 'other' spacecraft including satellites. It features multiple transponders for global coverage and is launched into orbit for long-term operation.
SES-17 High-Throughput Satellite
SES-17 is a high-throughput geostationary satellite for multi-gigabit connectivity, classified in HTS 8802.60.90.40 for other spacecraft. It supports aviation, maritime, and government users with advanced spot beam technology.
Eutelsat Quantum Software-Defined Satellite
Eutelsat Quantum features reconfigurable beams via software, under HTS 8802.60.90.40 as other innovative spacecraft. This flexibility allows dynamic mission adaptation post-launch for European connectivity.
Iridium NEXT Constellation Satellite
Iridium NEXT satellites provide global L-band voice/data services, classified in HTS 8802.60.90.40 for other satellites. Each includes cross-links for seamless worldwide coverage in polar regions.
Inmarsat Global Xpress Satellite
Inmarsat Global Xpress provides Ka-band broadband for maritime/aviation, classified under HTS 8802.60.90.40 for other satellites. High-throughput design ensures global mobility services.
OneWeb Broadband Constellation Satellite
OneWeb satellites are small, low-Earth orbit units providing global broadband internet, falling under HTS 8802.60.90.40 for other spacecraft including satellites. Each unit includes phased array antennas and propulsion systems for constellation deployment.
Starlink User Terminal Satellite
While primarily known for ground terminals, Starlink includes smallsat spacecraft under HTS 8802.60.90.40 as other satellites for broadband mega-constellations. These feature laser interlinks and ion thrusters for orbit maintenance.
Viasat-3 Americas Satellite
Viasat-3 provides ultra-high capacity Ka-band service across the Americas, under HTS 8802.60.90.40 as other satellites. The spacecraft features digital processing for flexible beam allocation and high data rates.
Arabsat Badr-8 Satellite
Arabsat Badr-8 is a communications satellite serving Middle East broadcasting, classified under HTS 8802.60.90.40 for other spacecraft including satellites. It offers C/Ku-band capacity for DTH television distribution.
Globalstar LEO Satellite
Globalstar satellites deliver mobile satellite services worldwide, under HTS 8802.60.90.40 as other spacecraft. They support IoT connectivity and direct-to-handset communications with S-band spectrum.