Virgin Orbit LauncherOne Air-Launched Rocket from Germany
LauncherOne is an air-launched orbital small satellite rocket deployed from modified Boeing 747. It falls under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft launch vehicles. Delivers 500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify air-drop deployment mechanism to distinguish from ground-launched vehicles
• Document carrier aircraft integration interfaces if imported as system
• FAA Part 450 licensing required for orbital launch vehicle importation