Iridium NEXT Satellite from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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