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Viasat-3 Americas Satellite from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document solar array efficiency ratings for customs valuation accuracy

• Certify all COTS components meet space qualification standards