Exposed Hubble Telescope Photographic Plates

Glass photographic plates exposed by Hubble Space Telescope wide-field camera for NASA astrophysics research. Covered under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as exposed photographic films for government agency use. Deep space imagery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9005.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If optical components

Telescope optical parts classified under Chapter 90.

3705.00.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If processed slides

Developed color slides have separate Chapter 37 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center processing authorization; electrostatic-free handling protocols; temperature-controlled vacuum packaging

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