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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of parts of spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles, n.e.s. (SITC 79297) totaled $110.3M in July 2026, traded with 43 countries.
Importers of Parts of Spacecraft, Satellites, and Launch Vehicles, N.E.S. paid $7.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $76.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts of Spacecraft, Satellites, and Launch Vehicles, N.E.S. imports of $110.3M in July 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $100.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSpacecraft components, satellite subsystems, and launch vehicle parts not elsewhere specified sit at the intersection of highly specialized engineering and stringent export-control law—most articles in this category are controlled under the ITAR as defense articles on the US Munitions List, requiring State Department licensing for both import and export. Commercial satellite parts may alternatively fall under EAR jurisdiction depending on their technical parameters and end-use. Classification precision is essential: the 'NES' scope means any part with a more specific SITC or HTS description should be classified there first, and the dual-use or munitions determination must be made before any cross-border movement.
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2.4K shipments/mo
Basic heading 143 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 79297 · $110.3M of $175.6B
Yes. Most spacecraft and launch vehicle components are designated as defense articles under the US Munitions List and require a State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) license or applicable exemption for import and re-export. Even commercially developed satellite parts may carry ITAR obligations if they meet certain performance thresholds, so a technical review against the USML categories is essential before importation.
The 'NES' qualifier means this heading is residual: if the subsystem—such as a propulsion unit, solar array, or attitude-control sensor—has a more precise SITC or HTS description, that specific heading governs. Importers should obtain a detailed technical specification from the manufacturer and work with a licensed customs broker experienced in aerospace goods to confirm the correct classification before filing entry documents.
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Imports · July 2026
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Vietnam and Germany together supply 42% of it.
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Imports
$110.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$59.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.