Hubble Space Telescope Replacement Gyroscopes from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include NASA certification for Hubble SM-4 servicing mission international participation
• Provide gyroscope performance specifications matching Hubble control requirements
• Document space qualification testing and vibration isolation specifications