ISS Robotic Arm Extension from Japan
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.
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
• CSA/NASA joint certification for ISS robotic systems international program
• Include manipulator kinematics and force-torque specifications
• Document compatibility with existing ISS power/data interfaces