Goods certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be imported for the use of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or for the implementation of an international program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including articles to be launched into space and parts thereof, ground support equipment and uniquely associated equipment for use in connection with an international program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including launch services agreements
Articles for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and articles imported to implement international programs between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and foreign entities, including launch services agreements: > Goods certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be imported for the use of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or for the implementation of an international program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including articles to be launched into space and parts thereof, ground support equipment and uniquely associated equipment for use in connection with an international program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including launch services agreements
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9808.00.80.00
Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Heat Shield
The Orion spacecraft heat shield for NASA's Artemis I mission is a critical component designed to protect the crew module during atmospheric re-entry from lunar orbit. Certified by NASA for import under 9808.00.8000, it qualifies as an article to be launched into space for NASA's international Artemis program with partners like ESA and JAXA. This ablative shield withstands temperatures exceeding 5,000°F during re-entry.
James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Segments
Primary mirror segments for the James Webb Space Telescope, fabricated with gold coating for infrared observation, imported from international partners for final NASA assembly. Certified under 9808.00.8000 for NASA's international JWST program with ESA and CSA contributions. These 18 hexagonal beryllium mirrors enable deep space observation.
International Space Station Node Module
Pressurized node module imported for ISS assembly under NASA-ESA-Roscosmos international partnership, certified under 9808.00.8000. Serves as connecting hub between U.S. Destiny lab and European Columbus module. Includes life support interfaces and docking ports for continuous human spaceflight.
NASA Ground Support Rocket Launcher
Mobile rocket launcher platform certified by NASA for Artemis SLS ground support operations at Kennedy Space Center. Imported under 9808.00.8000 for international Artemis program launch services with JAXA and ESA. Supports 8.8 million pound thrust SLS core stage positioning.
Hubble Space Telescope Replacement Gyroscopes
Precision control moment gyroscopes for Hubble servicing mission SM-4, certified by NASA under 9808.00.8000 for international Hubble operations with ESA/STScI. Provides three-axis stabilization for continued deep space observation from L2 orbit.
Artemis Gateway Lunar Station Power Module
Solar electric propulsion power module for Lunar Gateway station, certified under 9808.00.8000 for NASA-ESA-JAXA-CSA international deep space program. Provides 50kW for xenon ion thrusters enabling cislunar orbit station-keeping.
SLS Core Stage Engine Test Stand
RS-25 engine test stand imported for Stennis Space Center SLS core stage certification testing, under 9808.00.8000 for international Artemis launch services. Supports four-engine cluster thrust testing up to 2 million pounds.
Europa Clipper Spacecraft Avionics Bay
Radiation-hardened avionics bay for Europa Clipper Jupiter mission, certified under 9808.00.8000 for NASA-ESA planetary science cooperation. Contains flight computers, telemetry systems, and power distribution for 4-year mission to Jupiter icy moon.
ISS Robotic Arm Extension
Canadarm2 Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator extension imported for ISS under NASA-CSA-ESA agreements, certified 9808.00.8000. Enables robotic assembly of new modules and satellite capture from Japanese Kibo lab.
Mars Sample Return Propulsion Module
Earth Return Orbiter propulsion module for Mars Sample Return campaign, certified under 9808.00.8000 for NASA-ESA joint mission. Provides 22,000 m/s delta-V for direct Earth return of Perseverance rover samples collected 2021-2031.
NASA Lunar Lander Docking Adapter
NASA Gateway docking adapter for commercial lunar landers, certified 9808.00.8000 for international Artemis Human Landing System program. Enables Blue Origin/SpaceX lander docking with Lunar Gateway station in NRHO.
Deep Space Atomic Clock
Mercury-ion atomic clock for GPS-III and future deep space navigation, certified under 9808.00.8000 for NASA international timekeeping standards. Provides 1x10^-15 stability over 23 days for interplanetary laser ranging.
Starliner Crew Module Parachute System
Boeing Starliner drogue/main parachute mortar system certified under 9808.00.8000 for NASA Commercial Crew international safety standards. Provides deceleration from Mach 0.6 for land landing with four test pilots.
Psyche Asteroid Mission Camera
Multispectral imager for Psyche metallic asteroid mission, certified 9808.00.8000 for NASA-ASI international planetary defense cooperation. Provides 25cm/pixel resolution at 500km for nickel-iron asteroid mapping.
Gateway Habitation Module Airlock
Lunar Gateway habitation module airlock for EVA operations, certified under 9808.00.8000 for NASA-ESA-JAXA deep space habitat program. Supports two-crewmember lunar surface mission EVAs with 72-hour life support.