L3Harris GeoSat-2 Geostationary Satellite from Japan
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 — 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
• 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