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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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9013.90Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If liquid crystal devices only

Satellite optical components classify under liquid crystal apparatus.

8526.91.00Same rate: 35%

If radar apparatus imported separately

SAR radar systems without satellite bus go to radar equipment.

8806.91.00Same rate: 35%

If under 2kg takeoff weight

Nanosat radar platforms may qualify as light UAVs.

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Classify radar resolution capability to distinguish from optical satellites

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