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U.S. imports of spacecraft, suborbital & space launch vehicles (HS 880260) totaled $90K in July 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Spacecraft, Suborbital & Space Launch Vehicles imports of $90K in July 2026 ran 86% below the year-to-date monthly average of $633K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCommunications satellites (8802603000), military spacecraft and launch vehicles (8802609020), and non-military spacecraft and launch vehicles (8802609040) each occupy a distinct 10-digit line under this heading, reflecting the significant regulatory and national-security distinctions among these articles. Exports and re-imports of spacecraft are tightly controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), making classification accuracy critical for both outbound and inbound movements. The United Kingdom and Denmark appear among the leading US import sources, consistent with commercial satellite component and subsystem trade flows.
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Many spacecraft and their components are defense articles controlled under the US Munitions List (USML), requiring State Department licensing for import and export. Even commercial communications satellites may contain ITAR-controlled subsystems, so importers must coordinate with their legal counsel and a licensed customs broker to determine whether a license or license exemption applies before filing entry.
CBP looks to the satellite's primary designed function: a communications satellite is purpose-built to relay telecommunications signals. Satellites designed primarily for earth observation, navigation, scientific research, or military surveillance would fall under the NESOI lines (8802609020 or 8802609040) rather than 8802603000, even if they carry some communications capability.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8802609040 | Non-Mltry Spcecrft & Launch Veh (Exc Comm Satelit) | $90K | 0.00% | 100.00% |
ImportsExports
Imports
$90KYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Bulgaria and Australia together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 0.00%.