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

9903.03.0110%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

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