Rocket Lab Electron Orbital Launch Vehicle from Japan
The Electron is a small-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of delivering 300 kg to low-Earth orbit. It classifies under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft launch vehicles. Uses electric pump-fed Rutherford engines.
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 payload capacity to LEO to distinguish from suborbital sounding rockets
• Include kick stage specifications if equipped for multi-orbit missions
• Comply with U.S
• Munitions List requirements for complete launch vehicles