James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Segments from Germany
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.
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
• Provide NASA certification documenting JWST international agreements with ESA/CSA
• Include mirror coating specifications and cryogenic test data proving space qualification
• Document manufacturing origin from European partners under formal NASA agreements