Suborbital Sounding Rocket Payload Module from Japan
Payload module for Black Brant sounding rockets carrying scientific instruments to 1,500 km apogee. Classified under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft components when complete. Includes separation systems and telemetry.
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
• Document maximum apogee to qualify as spacecraft vs atmospheric rocket
• NASA sounding rocket program approval documentation recommended
• Hazardous payload certification required for scientific instruments