Planet Labs Dove Earth Observation Satellite from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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