U.S. imports of Spacecraft (Excluding Military) — Imports (End-Use 22300) totaled $12.3M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Spacecraft (Excluding Military) — Imports paid $92K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.75% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Spacecraft (Excluding Military) — Imports imports of $12.3M in August 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $16.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImported civil and commercial spacecraft — including foreign-built satellites, orbital vehicles, and related subsystems — enter US customs under end-use category 22300, distinct from military space assets. BIS and, where applicable, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may assert regulatory interest in foreign-origin spacecraft intended for US orbital operations or ground integration. Given the high unit values and sensitive technologies involved, classification accuracy and proper documentation of end-use are essential for importers.
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111 import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Importers generally need a formal entry with accurate end-use declarations, any applicable BIS import certificates if the item is controlled, and FCC authorization if the satellite will operate in US-licensed spectrum. A licensed customs broker with aerospace experience should be engaged given the complexity of dual-use controls.
Spacecraft and satellites can qualify for duty treatment under specific HTS provisions, but the applicable rate depends on the precise technical classification of the vehicle and its components. Importers should verify the correct HTS heading with a customs broker, as misclassification in a high-value category carries significant penalty exposure.
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Commodity 22300 · $12.3M of $146.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Japan and United Kingdom together supply 90% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $239.9M of Spacecraft (Excluding Military) — Imports.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.