L3Harris GeoSat-2 Geostationary Satellite from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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