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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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