L3Harris GeoSat-2 Geostationary Satellite from China
GeoSat-2 is a geostationary military communications satellite with X/Ka-band payloads. Falls under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft (satellites). Designed for 15-year service life at 36,000 km altitude.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Specify geostationary orbit parameters (35,786 km) for spacecraft classification
• DoD Foreign Military Sales (FMS) documentation required for military satellites
• Anti-jam and frequency hopping specs must be redacted in public filings