Planet Labs Dove Earth Observation Satellite from Germany
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.
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
• Document imaging resolution and spectral bands to justify spacecraft vs camera classification
• Include launch manifest and orbital parameters in commercial invoice for customs verification
• Comply with remote sensing licensing requirements under NOAA regulations for Earth observation spacecraft