Planet Labs Dove Earth Observation Satellite

Dove satellites from Planet Labs are CubeSat-class Earth imaging spacecraft capturing daily global imagery. They fall under HTS 8802.60.90 as other satellites and spacecraft. Each unit weighs approximately 5 kg with multispectral cameras.

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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9006.69.01Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as standalone photographic cameras

Satellite cameras without spacecraft bus classify under photographic equipment.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If plastic structural components only

Satellite body panels or housings classify as plastic articles if not assembled spacecraft.

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Document imaging resolution and spectral bands to justify spacecraft vs camera classification

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Comply with remote sensing licensing requirements under NOAA regulations for Earth observation spacecraft

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