Virgin Orbit LauncherOne Air-Launched Rocket from Japan
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 — 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 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