Spire Global Weather Satellites from Germany
Spire's nanosatellites collect radio occultation data for global weather forecasting and maritime tracking. Classified under HTS 8802.60.90 as other satellites. Each satellite weighs under 5 kg with GNSS receivers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document GPS-derived atmospheric profile capability to support spacecraft classification
• Classify constellation batches with serial numbers for inventory tracking
• Include ITU frequency filings for satellite communication bands